NBC’s Bill Wheatley To Retire In June

“After 30 years with NBC News, Vice President Bill Wheatley has announced that he will retire in June 2005, thereafter pursuing a mix of personal and professional projects,” the network announced today. “As an NBC News editor, producer and executive, Wheatley has been deeply involved in NBC’s coverage of the major news events and trends of the last three decades.”
“For 30 years, no one has been more dedicated to the mission of NBC News than Bill Wheatley,” said Bob Wright, vice chairman, GE, and chairman and CEO, NBC Universal. “Bill’s commitment to excellence, his integrity, and his broad knowledge and experience have been of enormous value to the entire organization. We wish him all the best on a well-deserved retirement even as we regret seeing him go.” Here is the press release…