Chris Wayland to Succeed Valari Staab as President of NBCUniversal Local
Key Takeaways
- Chris Wayland is the new president of NBCUniversal Local.
- Valari Staab is retiring after a 46-year career in local television.
- NBCUniversal Local includes 50 media properties such as NBC and Telemundo stations.
- Wayland has over 30 years of experience in local media.
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Chris Wayland will take over as president of NBCUniversal Local, succeeding Valari Staab, who is retiring after 15 years with the company and 46 years in local TV. Wayland, currently leading the Boston portfolio, has a strong track record of building integrated multiplatform operations. Under Staab's leadership, the division grew significantly to encompass 50 media properties, including owned stations, sports networks, and streaming channels.
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