Patrick Paolini, Courtesy: Fox5 Editdor Note: The following is a press release issued by TEGNA on May 26, 2026 regarding the hiring of Patrick Paolini at TEGNA's new CEO as of June 1, 2026. ------------------- MCLEAN, Va.– TEGNA Inc. today announced the appointment of Patrick Paolini as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1. Mr. Paolini will be responsible for TEGNA’s daily operations, revenue-generating business strategies, local journalism and production, and growth initiatives. He will report directly to TEGNA’s Board of Directors. Mr. Paolini brings more than 30 years of local broadcast management experience and a distinguished track record in sales, marketing, and news operations to his new role with TEGNA, including management of large-market television stations. He joins the company from FOX Television Stations, where he has served as Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales since 2023. In this position Mr. Paolini was responsible for ad sales strategy...