NBC News Chief Digital Officer Chris Berend Departs After Seven-Year Tenure
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Brian Steinberg
Summary
Chris Berend, NBC News' Chief Digital Officer, is leaving the company after seven years. He helped create new digital distribution platforms for NBC News and properties like "Today." Berend announced his departure in a memo to staff, stating he will pursue passions outside of news. He is expected to stay until July 3, after which Kyri Sarantakos will take over his duties on an interim basis.
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· 1 pulledI would soon be leaving NBCUniversal soon to pursue my passions outside of news. More to come on where I'm headed in the coming weeks.
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