David Westin has been hired by Bloomberg Television as an on-air personality starting later this month.Westin was the president of ABC News from 1997 through 2010. He oversaw the network’s global coverage including the 2008 economic crisis, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath. He also led the news division through a robust period of innovation, guiding it into the digital age with pioneering new platforms, such as ABCNews.com and the live streaming service, ABCNewsNow.
“I’ve worked alongside some of the best TV journalists in the business, and now I’m looking forward to being the one asking the questions and reporting the news, helping to help carry on the tradition of award-winning journalism at Bloomberg,” said Westin in a statement.
He currently is principal of Witherbee Holdings LLC where he advises companies on digital and media issues.
Claudia Milne, global head of Bloomberg Television, said: “David has an accomplished background in television news. He’s an exceptional business leader, a smart lawyer, an expert on media and journalism, and a calm, intelligent presence on the air. He will be a great addition to Bloomberg Television.”
