National Geographic's New CEO on How He Plans to Lead
Gary Knell comes to National Geographic Partners after leading the organization's nonprofit side—and the group behind Sesame Street.
Gary Knell compares navigating the tumultuous media environment to whitewater rafting.
"We're facing a massively disruptive industry that can be somewhat daunting," he said Friday, shortly after the announcement that he will be the next CEO of National Geographic Partners. "Just let's not fall out of the boat or hit our head on a rock—I hope I can be a good guide in the raft, that's all."
Knell, who has led the nonprofit National Geographic Society since 2014, will now oversee the 21st Century Fox-owned Partners, which operates National Geographic's magazines and television channels, its digital platforms and its book publishing and travel businesses.
Knell is taking over from CEO Declan Moore, who is stepping down after 23 years at the company.
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