NPR Names John Lansing Pres./CEO

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As first reported here late YESTERDAY, (NET NEWS 9/5), VOICE OF AMERICA/RADIO and TV MARTI/RADIO FREE EUROPE/RADIO LIBERTY overseer U.S. AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA CEO JOHN LANSING was named Pres./CEO Of NPR. He will start in mid-OCTOBER.

"We are delighted to welcome JOHN, whose deep experience as a media industry executive and practicing journalist make him ideally suited to lead NPR into its next chapter," said NPR Board Chair PAUL HAAGA. "He is a listener and a collaborative leader with a passion for our public service journalistic mission who will help us continue to expand the audience for our storytelling."

"I am thrilled to work with NPR's exceptional management team, staff and journalists," said LANSING. "I have been an avid fan of NPR for many years. To be a part of creating the future of such an important institution is humbling, exciting, and a distinct honor."

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