CNN’s prime boss Jeff Zucker resigned from the community Wednesday after he didn’t disclose a romantic relationship with one other senior government on the firm.
Zucker, who has helmed the cable community for 9 years, informed colleagues in a memo that his relationship with CNN’s Govt Vice President and Chief Advertising and marketing Officer Allison Gollust got here up throughout a probe into Chris Cuomo’s alleged sexual misconduct.
“As a part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, I used to be requested a few consensual relationship with my closest colleague, somebody I’ve labored with for greater than 20 years,” Zucker wrote within the memo, shared on Twitter by CNN’s Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter.
“I acknowledged the connection developed lately,” he wrote. “I used to be required to reveal it when it started however I didn’t. I used to be improper. Because of this, I’m resigning immediately.”
Gollust, who beforehand labored as former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s communications director, launched an announcement confirming the connection.
“Jeff and I’ve been shut mates {and professional} companions for over 20 years. Not too long ago our relationship modified throughout COVID,” Gollust mentioned.
Zucker mentioned in his memo to colleagues that he wished his tenure with CNN “had ended otherwise.”
“However it was an incredible run. And I beloved each minute,” he wrote.
“I’m grateful to the hundreds of extremely proficient CNN and Turner Sports activities workers who helped make this such a pleasure for me and such. A hit for all of us. I want every of you nothing however the perfect within the years forward.”
