Neal Shapiro, president of WNET in New York City, the largest public television station in the U.S., has been elected to the Board of Directors of Gannett Co., Inc. - parent company of WKYC, effective immediately."Neal's diverse experience with network news and public television will be a tremendous asset for Gannett as we move forward with our strategic plan," said Craig A. Dubow, Gannett's chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We are extremely pleased that Neal has chosen to join Gannett's Board."
Shapiro served in various executive capacities with the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) beginning in 1993 and was president of NBC News from May 2001 to September 2005.
With Shapiro's election, Gannett has nine directors.
Courtesy: Gannett
