Chris Wayland will succeed veteran Valari Staab as president of NBCUniversal‘s local-media operations, elevating the head of the company’s Boston portfolio to oversee a broader array of assets,
\n\nStaab is slated to retire at the end of the year after more than 15 years with the company and 46 yearss working in local TV. NBCU Local, part of NBCU News Group, consists of 50 local, regional and national media properties, including 11 NBC- and 31 Telemundo-owned stations, four regional sports networks, three national multicast networks, and 17 streaming channels, as well as LXTV Productions and Skycastle.
\n\n“Chris is an accomplished and highly respected leader with more than 30 years of experience in local media. Since joining NBCUniversal in 2019, he has led NBC10 Boston, Telemundo Boston and NBC Sports Boston, building an integrated, multiplatform operation, a high-performing team and a strong culture closely connected to the audiences and communities they serve. He has been instrumental in the growth of NBC10 and was a key leader in the development and launch of the NBCUniversal Boston Media Center,” said Cesar Conde, chairman of NBCU News Group, in a statement. “Chris understands the power and importance of local media, and I know he…
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