David C. Leavy, a top executive at Warner Bros.
Discovery and longtime deputy to CEO David Zaslav, has been named COO ofCNNWorldwide.
Leavy will oversee commercial, operational and promotional activities across the connection.
David C. LeavyWARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
The move is effective on June 20.
Discovery for 23 years.
The internet also saw a decline in the total day audience.
Kaitlan Collins is moving fromCNN This Morningto the key 9 p.m. time slot, among other changes.
CNN also unveiled new on air typeface, a look that was unveiled at Warner Bros. Discoverys upfront presentation.
Licht announced Leavys appointment during the networks morning editorial call on Thursday.
