New York CNN —Wendy McMahon was named president and chief executive officer of CBS News, the network’s local TV stations, and CBS Media Ventures, the company announced on Monday following the departure of Neeraj Khemlani as co-president of CBS News and stations. She will also oversee content licensing to TV stations and the division’s national advertising sales business. McMahon immediately named veteran journalist and executive at CBS News, Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, president. I’m excited for the future of CBS News, our local stations and our valuable syndication franchises under her leadership.”On Sunday, CNN reported that Khemlani was stepping down after a little more than two years in the role. “I have some news to share today, and I don’t want to bury the lede,” Khemlani said in a memo sent to staffers Sunday.

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