System/Policy
New NPR president Mohn starts job facing big expectations
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The successful broadcaster and investor’s to-do list includes bolstering NPR’s finances and stepping up collaborations with stations.
Jarl Mohn
NPR names media exec and venture capitalist Jarl Mohn as new CEO
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Philanthropist, investor and former cable TV executive Jarl Mohn will join NPR as its new c.e.o. July 1, the network’s board announced Friday. Mohn has served on the board of KPCC in Los Angeles since 2002 and is currently chair. He has worked mainly in commercial media, with a run as g.m. of MTV Networks from 1986–90. From 1990–98 he was c.e.o. of E! Entertainment Television, which he also founded.