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Updated 2026-10-05 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Chris Wayland is set to succeed Valari Staab as president of NBCUniversal’s local-media operations, taking over the Boston portfolio. Staab will retire at the end of the year after 15 years with the company.

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Chris Wayland to Succeed Valari Staab as President of NBCUniversal Local

Chris Wayland will succeed veteran Valari Staab as president of NBCUniversal’s local-media operations, elevating the head of the company’s Boston portfolio to oversee a broader array of assets, Staab is slated to retire at the end of the year after more than 15 years with the company and

2026-10-05 17:05 UTC