Jon Klein Exits President Post at CNN

In the midst of a wholesale reworking of CNN’s prime time schedule, even greater changes are taking place in the executive suite, as Jon Klein is leaving the news network after a six-year stint as president.

Stepping in for Klein is Ken Jautz, president of CNN sibling net Headline News.  Effective immediately, Jautz assumes the title of executive vp of CNN/U.S.

Scot Safon, who currently serves as chief marketing officer for CNN’s global brands, will take on Jautz’ post as head of Headline News.

CNN Worldwide president Jim Walton broke the news to staffers in a company-wide memo issued Friday morning.

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