CBS News has a new London bureau chief as the network taps BBC head of foreign news, Andrew Roy, to replace Andy Clarke, who quit in February after a disagreement with management regarding the rescue of Afghan journalists last year.
After 34 years at the BBC, where he spent time as a producer and news exec and most recently managing international news coverage for the network, Roy will be taking on a new task.
"Andrew is an experienced news executive who understands the responsibility and complexity of deploying journalists to the front lines of international stories," Neeraj Khemlani, president and co-head of CBS News and Stations, said. "He shares our values and commitment to quality journalism and storytelling."
"He also brings operational experience, as the former head of the BBC World News Channel, and a strong track record and passion for extending content across digital platforms. We're fortunate to have such a seasoned executive stepping into this important role at this time."
Roy will lead all editorial coverage and newsgathering out of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia in his new position with CBS News, beginning on May 3.
"CBS News is a network that I've worked alongside, partnered with, and admired for a very long time," Roy said.
"CBS News has an industry-leading commitment to on-the-ground international news coverage. I'm very delighted to be joining the London bureau and the international news team at this time."
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