Jeff Zucker Is Leaving CNN , After Disclosing Relationship <br />With Fellow Executive.<br />'The New York Times' reports Jeff Zucker has resigned from his post as president of CNN and chairman of WarnerMedia's news and sports division.<br />The media executive's nine-year tenure <br />has come to an abrupt close.<br />The media executive's nine-year tenure <br />has come to an abrupt close.<br />Zucker reportedly failed to disclose an <br />ongoing romantic relationship with <br />another CNN executive. .<br />As part of the investigation <br />into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, <br />I was asked about a consensual relationship with my <br />closest colleague, , Jeff Zucker, former president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'.<br />... someone I have worked with for more than 20 years. , Jeff Zucker, former president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'.<br />I acknowledged the relationship evolved in recent years. I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn’t. I was wrong. , Jeff Zucker, former president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'.<br />As a result, I am <br />resigning today. , Jeff Zucker, former president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'.<br />According to 'The New York Times,' <br />Zucker has been in a relationship with <br />Allison Gollust, the executive vice president <br />and chief marketing officer at CNN.<br />In a statement, Gollust said she <br />has no plans to leave CNN.<br />Jeff and I have been close friends and professional partners for over 20 years. , Allison Gollust, executive vice president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'.<br />Recently, our relationship changed during COVID. <br />I regret that we didn’t disclose it at the right time. , Allison Gollust, executive vice president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'
