Keshet Executive Appointed CEO of Channel 13 News
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
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- Itay Dankner appointed head of Channel 13 News.
- Dankner previously held a senior role at Keshet.
- Tali Ben Ovadia will depart after the upcoming elections.
- Channel 13 is undergoing changes after its acquisition.
Itay Dankner, formerly the VP of broadcast programming at Keshet, has been appointed as the new head of the news department at Channel 13, replacing Tali Ben Ovadia. Dankner's appointment follows years of editorial and management roles at Keshet. Ben Ovadia is expected to conclude her tenure after the upcoming elections, according to a report by "Calcalist".
Dankner has served in his role at Keshet since 2019 and previously edited the program "Ulpan Shishi." In his new position, he will lead the Channel 13 news operation. The company has recently undergone organizational and management changes since its acquisition by Assaf Rappaport.
"I am happy for the opportunity to join their journey," Dankner stated. He added, "Channel 13 News is an excellent system with exceptionally experienced and capable journalists, and I am happy for the opportunity to join their journey. A strong and independent news company is an essential asset to a democratic society. I thank the board of directors of the news company for their full trust and believe that together we can strengthen the company and lead it forward."
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