Channel 13 News CEO Tali Ben-Ovdaya Resigns After Elections
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
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- Channel 13 News CEO Tali Ben-Ovdaya is resigning after the upcoming elections.
- Her resignation comes less than a year after her permanent appointment.
- The move follows the recent transfer of control of Channel 13.
- Ben-Ovdaya cited internal changes and challenges during her tenure.
- She has a long career in Israeli media, including roles at Walla and Channel 10.
Tali Ben-Ovdaya, the CEO of Channel 13 News, announced to employees on Thursday that she has requested to step down from her position shortly after the upcoming elections. Her departure comes less than a year after her permanent appointment to the role and follows the recent approval of the transfer of control of Channel 13 to Assaf Rappaport and the Merit fund.
Ben-Ovdaya stated in a message to staff that she made the decision several weeks ago and feels confident about it, though she finds it difficult to say goodbye to her colleagues. She reflected on her tenure, which included periods of war, the return of hostages, and significant internal changes within the news company. Her final task will be overseeing the election broadcast, for which she urged her team to "give it their all."
She initially took on the role of interim CEO in November 2024, succeeding Yulia Shmálov-Berkovich, who held the position briefly. Her permanent appointment was confirmed by the board in January. During her leadership, Ben-Ovdaya navigated the channel's challenging ratings, financial situation, and a wave of restructuring and budget cuts.
Ben-Ovdaya has a prior history in Israeli media, having served as Editor-in-Chief and Content VP at Walla in late 2012. She later testified in Case 4000 that she left Walla due to interference from then-CEO Ilan Yeshua in editorial decisions. A veteran and respected editor, Ben-Ovdaya was also involved in the establishment of Channel 10 News, edited major programs at Channel 2 News, co-founded ynet, and held positions in documentary and content projects.
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