CBS announced on Tuesday that Sean McManus will be stepping down as president of CBS News in order to assume a new position as chaiman of CBS Sports. McManus was previously president of both CBS News and CBS Sports. Replacing McManus at CBS News is Jeff Fager, executive producer of the network’s iconic 60 Minutes, who will be promoted to chairman.
“Sports continues to grow into an ever-more important asset to CBS,” said Moonves. “As we expand our operations at CBS Sports, CBS College Sports Network and in other parts of our company as well, we will require Sean’s uncommon depth of knowledge of the business, his deal-making acumen and his unique and positive relationships throughout the world of sports to keep CBS on top of that game. I know all of us at CBS congratulate him on his new position as Chairman of CBS Sports.”
During McManus’ more than 14 years as president of the division, CBS Sports has become a year-round leader in network sports television.
– Amanda Deatherage contributed to this post
