David Cho, formerly of The Washington Post and most recently of Barron’s, will lead the business news channel’s unified newsroom.
July 17, 2025
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CNBC has hired an editor-in-chief, creating a new position that will bring together TV, digital and DIR coverage under one leadership.
CNBC’s first editor-in-chief is David Cho, who most recently served as editor-in-chief of Barron’s and head of editorial content for Dow Jones Wealth & Investing. Prior to that, he spent two decades at The Washington Post.
Mr. Cho will take up his new role next month and report to CNBC President KC Sullivan.
“David’s appointment as editor-in-chief marks an important development for CNBC as we unify editorial efforts across all platforms,” Sullivan said in a statement.
With his deep expertise in business news and proven track record as a strategic leader, David is well-positioned to lead our newsroom into the future. Under his leadership, we will continue to strengthen the credibility and clarity of CNBC’s core content and reach our audiences with the authority and depth we expect, wherever they are.
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CNBC’s current editorial structure separates television and business news from digital media.
With the upcoming spinoff into Versant, the financial news giant is reorganizing to increase agility and pursue further growth. Going forward, CNBC’s entire editorial team will report to Cho, regardless of platform.
“Joining CNBC is an incredible opportunity to help shape the future of a brand that is at the forefront of business news,” said Cho.
This role gives us the opportunity to deepen our connection with audiences across all platforms while building on the trust and excellence that CNBC has always had. I look forward to working with this talented team to deliver smart, incisive journalism that reflects the urgency and complexity of today’s world.
