Jeff Zucker

Jeff Zucker is an American media executive who currently serves as the channel head for 'CNN.' Regarded as one of the most successful American executives, he had quite a controversial stint with 'NBC' before he joined 'CNN.' While at 'NBC,' Zucker took some revolutionary decisions that took the viewership of the channel to the next level. The most successful idea that he pitched for ‘NBC’ was reuniting the cast of 'Friends' for its subsequent seasons and extending the show’s air time. He is credited for successfully managing one of the network's premier shows, 'Today,' with 16 years of rating dominance. However, Zucker’s final decade at 'NBC' was a failure, as the network witnessed a significant downfall in its viewership. His leader was widely criticized by several media houses. Zucker then resumed his career with 'CNN.' Under his leadership, the network flourished and became the second-most-rated channel in the US. With 'CNN,' too, Zucker was involved in a lot of things. He worked on building it as a news-based channel catering to the youth. However, he still prioritized news programs for 'CNN.' Zucker is a cancer survivor and serves as a board member at several charitable organizations.