It’s Official: Deborah Turness Named President of NBC News

U.K. news sets sail for New York on August 5

A little more than a week after word began circulating that ITV News editor Deborah Turness was on the verge of being named president of NBC News, Pat Fili-Krushel made it official.

The NBC News chair announced this morning that Turness will take the reins in August.

Deborah Turness

"Deborah has built an outstanding reputation as both a journalist and business executive with a proven track record for innovation and collaboration,” Fili-Krushel said, by way of announcing Turness’ appointment.

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