Tom Cibrowksi has been named CBS News president and executive editor, reporting to Wendy McMahon, president and CEO of CBS News and Television Stations and CBS Media Ventures.
In this role, announced today, Cibrowski will oversee CBS News, including newsgathering, all units and shows.
Cibrowski is currently the president and general manager of ABC owned San Francisco station KGO. Chairman of NBC local Valari Staab was gm of KGO before moving to NBC and CBS president Jennifer Mitchell started her career there.
This marks a return to CBS News for Cibrowski, who earlier was a broadcast producer for CBS News’ The Early Show.
“Tom brings a clear vision, fresh perspective and competitive edge that will serve us well here at CBS News,” said McMahon. “From bringing GMA to #1 to his vast international experience, I have no doubt he will lead CBS News to new heights. He will be instrumental in our mission to elevate the quality of our news coverage and strengthen our commitment to excellence.”
“Journalism and storytelling are what CBS News does the best,” Cibrowski said. “There is simply no one better. I’m beyond thrilled to be returning to this iconic and unmatched organization and can’t wait to hit the ground running.”
Cibrowski spent 25 years at ABC News in multiple leadership roles. He served as senior vice president of ABC News Programs, News Gathering and Special Events where he was responsible for global newsgathering, breaking news and content across all ABC News programs and platforms, including Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Nightline and 20/20.
At ABC, he rose through the Good Morning America ranks for over a decade. He served as the senior executive producer of the broadcast when it took over the number one morning show position from Today after 16 years, then described as a “once in a generation change.”
Cibrowski was the broadcast producer for the CBS Early Show with Bryant Gumbel when the program transitioned to a dynamic street side studio. He was also responsible for the morning program’s coverage during the attacks on 9/11.
