Mark Thompson named CNN chief executive and chairman at critical juncture in news network's history

Mark Thompson, the former CEO of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, has been appointed as the new leader of CNN, as the news network faces challenges including the decline of traditional linear television and a turbulent political environment. Thompson aims to transform CNN's business model and lead the organization into the digital future.

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