CNN has hired Andrew Roy from CBS News to take a top role as London bureau chief and general manager of Europe, Middle East and Asia coverage.
Roy has been vice president and London bureau chief at CBS News since 2022, having previously worked for the BBC for 34 years.
CNN said that Roy will work with Matt Wells, the network’s vice president of news in London. He will report to Mike McCarthy, managing editor of CNN Worldwide. McCarthy said in a statement, “His track record is unrivaled in its scope and his passion for journalism undiminished. He has proven himself time and again as an exceptional leader and we’re excited to have him take charge of our first-class London and EMEA team.”
CNN’s London bureau is the largest outside of the United States, with more than 200 staffers. It’s also the base of CNN International’s European primetime programming.
Roy will take his new post in the spring.
Earlier today, CNN Worldwide CEO Mark Thompson announced cutbacks impacting 6% of the CNN workforce, but that there will be new hires with a $70 million investment in the network’s digital operations. The network also has recently hired Philip Rucker from The Washington Post to serve as senior vice president of editorial strategy and news, based in Washington, D.C.
