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Allison Gollust
EVP and CMO at CNN Worldwide
Allison Gollust is an American media executive who served as the Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at CNN Worldwide until February 2022. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing CNN’s brand strategy, marketing efforts, creative services, events, on-air promotions, and public relations teams across multiple locations, including New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Los Angeles.123
Career Overview
- Early Career: Gollust began her career in Denver as a news anchor, reporter, and producer.12
- NBCUniversal: She joined NBC in 1996 as part of the Corporate Communications group and was later promoted to senior publicist for the Today show in 1997. Over time, she held senior roles overseeing communications for NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, and The Weather Channel.12
- Andrew Cuomo's Communications Director: In October 2012, she briefly served as communications director for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo before joining CNN in March 2013.14
- CNN: At CNN, Gollust initially served as Senior Vice President of Communications before being promoted to EVP and CMO. She was seen as a potential successor to then-CNN President Jeff Zucker.136
Resignation from CNN
Gollust resigned from CNN in February 2022 following an investigation that found violations of company policies. The probe also revealed her undisclosed romantic relationship with Jeff Zucker, CNN’s president at the time. Their relationship reportedly spanned decades and became public during the investigation into former anchor Chris Cuomo's conduct.157
Personal Life
Gollust lives in New York City with her two daughters. She divorced her husband, William Hult, in 2015.12