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Katie Couric is leaving the role she has held at Yahoo News since 2013.
A spokesperson for Oath, the new subsidiary created in the wake of the Yahoo-Verizon merger, confirmed the news, which was first reported by Recode.
"Over the last 4 years Katie has created a vast portfolio of work that has been equal parts inspiring, thought provoking and fun to watch," the spokesperson said. "We're proud of everything she has accomplished and look forward to exploring ways to work together in the future."
Couric was brought on as Yahoo's "global anchor," and a splashy hire for then-company CEO Marissa Mayer. In the role, Couric, a former "Today" show host and "CBS Evening News" anchor, interviewed newsmakers on a web program.
Read more http://money.cnn.com/2017/07/28/media/katie-couric-leaving-yahoo-role/index.html
A spokesperson for Oath, the new subsidiary created in the wake of the Yahoo-Verizon merger, confirmed the news, which was first reported by Recode.
"Over the last 4 years Katie has created a vast portfolio of work that has been equal parts inspiring, thought provoking and fun to watch," the spokesperson said. "We're proud of everything she has accomplished and look forward to exploring ways to work together in the future."
Couric was brought on as Yahoo's "global anchor," and a splashy hire for then-company CEO Marissa Mayer. In the role, Couric, a former "Today" show host and "CBS Evening News" anchor, interviewed newsmakers on a web program.
Read more http://money.cnn.com/2017/07/28/media/katie-couric-leaving-yahoo-role/index.html
