president Kim Godwin is out at the network. Debra OConnell, president, News Group and Networks at Disney Entertainment, and Godwin shared the news in internal memos sent to staff Sunday night. Godwin joined ABC News after a long career as an executive and producer at CBS News.
Read OConnell’s and Godwin’s memos below. Team, I wanted to share Kim’s note below. Dana and I would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to Kim for her service as president of ABC News.
Kim has navigated this team through consequential times in our world, and she did so with respect for the brand and profession – and for that and more, we thank her. Our reputation and credibility are hard earned, and we would also like to acknowledge the extraordinary work you deliver each day. As the No.
1 news network for 12 consecutive seasons and counting, ABC News is home to the best in the business. From morning through daytime, evening and beyond, this team stands ready 24/7 to serve our nation with the news, people and events that shape our world. For the time being, I will oversee ABC News and I’m looking forward to working with the leadership team as we forge a new path forward together.
Thank you for your patience and understanding through this period of transition. Since assuming this role in February, my goal has been – and will continue to be – to provide this team with the means necessary to build on our success and carry on the proud tradition of ABC News into a f.
