Cannold named ABC News senior business editor

ABC News president Ben Sherwood sent out the following email announcement on Friday:

I’m pleased to announce that Sandy Cannold has been named Executive Producer and Senior Business Editor of ABC News.

A 13 year veteran of CNBC, Sandy will oversee our super-star team of business and economics specialists including GMA Weekend Anchor Bianna Golodryga, Linzie Janis, the talented Zunaira Zaki and our newest arrival, chief business and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis.

Viewers have told us time and again that jobs, money and the economy are their most important issues and we are very fortunate to have such a smart, savvy and experienced team to steer our financial coverage.

Sandy leaves “This Week” while it is enjoying the best season to date ratings in more than three years. He has been at the helm for some of the broadcast’s most memorable programs, including a live program in Newtown after the tragic shootings in December.

Robin Sproul, who just celebrated her 20 year anniversary as Washington Bureau Chief will expand her role to serve as Executive in Charge of “This Week.” As bureau chief, Robin is the leader of our Washington coverage and has presided through five presidential terms, starting just after the inauguration of Bill Clinton. She oversees all Washington beats, and has been part of award-winning teams covering everything from politics to the events of 9/11 to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.