The Broadcast Board of Governors named veteran journalist/media executive Andy Lack its first CEO.
He'll oversee Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, Middle East Broadcasting and Radio and TV Marti.
"Andy Lack has an unmatched record as a journalist and media executive, and he has successfully steered large organizations through changes in competitive media environments,” said chairman Jeff Shell in announcing the appointment.
Lack joined Bloomberg in 2008. Prior to Bloomberg, he helmed Sony Music Entertainment.
Earlier, he was COO of NBC responsible for CNBC and MSNBC and president of NBC News handling "NBC Nightly News," "Meet the Press," "Today" and "Dateline NBC."
Lack joined CBS in 1976 and rose to senior executive producer of "CBS Reports."
The BBC began a search for a leader a year ago.
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