CNN Chief Mark Thompson Wants to Stay at Network 'If Paramount Finds Me Useful'

CNN Worldwide chairman and CEO Mark Thompson told staffers Wednesday that he wants to remain at the network after Paramount completes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, while acknowledging that his future rests with CNN's incoming owner. Thompson said he remained "fully committed to CNN" and "enthusiastic" about the network, according to New York Times media reporter Ben Mullin. "I want to stay if Paramount finds me useful," Thompson said. NEWS: CNN C.E.O. Mark Thompson addressed President Trump's press ban on a town hall meeting this morning, as well as the merger with . . .