History of Wendy McMahon (television executive) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 19, 2025

Wendy McMahon is an American television executive currently serving as President and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures. In this role, she oversees CBS News, CBS's owned-and-operated television stations, and the company's syndication arm. Her leadership position at a major network signifies a prominent career in television broadcasting and media management.

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2006: McMahon promoted to creative services director at WBZ-TV

In 2006, Wendy McMahon was promoted to creative services director at WBZ-TV in Boston by CBS, and subsequently led a rebrand of the station from CBS4 back to WBZ.

December 2017: McMahon named president of ABC Owned Television Stations

In December 2017, Wendy McMahon was promoted to president of the ABC Owned Television Stations group.

2020: ABC stations named Station Group of the Year

In 2020, Broadcasting & Cable magazine named the ABC stations, under Wendy McMahon's leadership, its Station Group of the Year, citing various initiatives.

April 2021: McMahon named co-president of CBS News and Stations

In April 2021, Wendy McMahon was named co-president of the newly combined CBS News and Stations division, alongside Neeraj Khemlani, following the departure of Peter Dunn and David Friend.

January 2022: CBSN streaming channels rebranded as CBS News

In January 2022, the CBSN local and national streaming channels were rebranded as CBS News as part of efforts to more deeply integrate local and national reportage.

July 2022: KCAL to introduce new morning newscast

In July 2022, it was announced that KCAL in Los Angeles would introduce a new seven-hour morning newscast, while KCBS would air CBS Mornings. Newscasts on both stations were also rebranded as KCAL News.

August 13, 2023: Khemlani resigns from CBS News and Stations

On August 13, 2023, Neeraj Khemlani resigned from his position as co-president of CBS News and Stations.

August 2023: McMahon appointed sole president and CEO of CBS News and Stations

In August 2023, Wendy McMahon was appointed as the sole president and CEO of CBS News and Stations, as well as leader of CBS Media Ventures, following Neeraj Khemlani's resignation.

September 2023: CBS withdraws CW affiliates from network

In September 2023, CBS withdrew its eight CW affiliates from the network as part of the transaction when CBS sold most of its stake in The CW to Nexstar Media Group.

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