CBS News has named Tom Cibrowski as president and executive editor, taking over for Adrienne Roark, who departed last week for a job at Tegna.
“Tom brings a clear vision, fresh perspective and competitive edge that will serve us well here at CBS News. From bringing ‘GMA’ to No. 1 to his vast international experience, I have no doubt he will lead CBS News to new heights,” CBS News and Stations CEO and president Wendy McMahon said in a Thursday statement. “He will be instrumental in our mission to elevate the quality of our news coverage and strengthen our commitment to excellence.”
“Journalism and storytelling are what CBS News does the best,” Cibrowski added. “There is simply no one better. I’m beyond thrilled to be returning to this iconic and unmatched organization and can’t wait to hit the ground running.”
Cibrowski will report to McMahon and will oversee all CBS News newsgathering, units and shows. He is reportedly expected to start the role in March.
He previously spent 25 years at ABC News working on “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight,” “Nightline” and “20/20″ and was also once a broadcast producer for CBS News’ “The Early Show” with Bryant Gumbel earlier in his career.
Most recently, Cibrowski spent the last seven years as the president and general manager of KGO-TV ABC7 in San Francisco.
