Ben Sherwood Named President of ABC News

NEW YORK: Journalist, author and digital media entrepreneur Ben Sherwood is set to fill the president post at ABC News.

Sherwood is tasked with responsibility for all editorial, programming and digital aspects of the global news business. Sherwood started his career in journalism, having joined ABC News in 1989 as an investigative associate producer and producer for ABC News’ PrimeTime Live. He later joined NBC’s Nightly News with Tom Brokaw as broadcast producer. He returned to ABC News in 2004 as executive producer of the network’s morning show Good Morning America. He is also the author of two best-selling novelas and founded TheSurvivorsClub.org, an online resource center and support network for people who are facing adversity.

He will report to Anne Sweeney, the co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney/ABC Television Group. Sweeney commented: "Ben’s proven success in the news business, along with his entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and keen intellect, make him the ideal choice to lead ABC News into the future. His previous tenure at ABC led to the most successful seasons in GMA‘s history, and his success as a bestselling author and digital entrepreneur demonstrate a unique skill set that is as valuable as it is diverse."

Sherwood said, "It’s a great honor and privilege to be asked to lead this amazing news organization, and I am humbled by the opportunity. For more than 20 years, I’ve known firsthand of the passion, excellence and integrity of the people who work for ABC News. I am thrilled to be coming back home, and look forward to harnessing our innovation and creativity to build on our great history of success."