Chris Licht Issues Statement Regarding Departure from CNN: Reflects on 13 Months of Growth

Chris Licht bids farewell to CNN after a challenging but exhilarating 13-month stint. In a statement, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn and grow, and wished the CNN team all the best. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced that Licht would be succeeded by a leadership team that includes Amy Entelis, Virginia Moseley, Eric Sherling, and David Leavy. Licht’s tenure at CNN was marked by the difficult task of shutting down CNN+, the network’s short-lived subscription streaming service. Despite the challenges, Zaslav praised Licht’s dedication to journalism and the business. While things didn’t work out as hoped, Zaslav took responsibility and expressed his deep respect for Licht both personally and professionally.