Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews named president of CBS News
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Award-winning journalist and veteran news executive Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews has been named president of CBS News, it was announced today by Wendy McMahon, newly appointed president and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures.
Ciprian-Matthews, a 30-year veteran of CBS News who most recently served as executive vice president for newsgathering, will now have top editorial oversight for CBS News across all platforms. As president, she will oversee all CBS News programs, bureaus, global newsgathering, streaming and digital editorial, as well as standards and practices, special events, politics, elections and surveys, social, the race and culture unit and CBS News Radio.
"There is no one with a stronger background to continue CBS News' great journalistic legacy than Ingrid," said McMahon. "Ingrid's editorial expertise, her depth of knowledge and sensitivity to the nuance of the subjects we cover around the globe, and her impeccable news judgment make her an incredible leader. She is unwavering in her commitment to our journalism and to the people and culture of CBS News. I'm so pleased that she has agreed to partner with me at this important time."
