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Tegna Leadership Changes Amid Merger Dispute

Updated 2026-05-28 23:50 UTC 1 source Negative

Most of Tegna's senior management team has departed the company as a legal battle over its merger with Nexstar continues. The leadership changes include Fox stations vet Patrick Paolini taking on the role of CEO, succeeding Mike Steib.

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Most Senior Corporate Execs Depart Tegna As Legal Fight Over Nexstar Merger Continues

Most of the senior corporate management team at local TV giant Tegna has left the company as the legal battle over its merger with rival Nexstar continues. One of the leadership moves – Fox stations vet Patrick Paolini’s start on Monday as CEO, succeeding Mike Steib – was reported earlier this

2026-05-28 23:39 UTC