Wendy McMahon

Wendy McMahon is a seasoned media executive currently serving as the President and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures at Paramount Global.

With a strong background in news, creative, programming, marketing, and digital expertise, she has a proven track record of driving audience and revenue growth across various platforms.

As the former President of the ABC Owned Stations at The Walt Disney Company, Wendy led a team to achieve 12 consecutive years of local news leadership and significant competitive advantages.

Her forward-thinking approach led to the introduction of 32 connected television apps in 2020, resulting in a record-breaking 1.7 billion minutes streamed in a year.

Under her leadership, the team produced 21,000 hours of original content annually for linear and streaming channels.

Wendy McMahon is widely recognized for her ability to leverage data and technology to enhance audience engagement and drive operational modernization in the media industry.

She has been honored with awards such as the 2019 Digital Leader of the Year by the National Association of Broadcasters and the 2019 Young Alumna of the Year at Louisiana State University.

McMahon's educational background includes graduating Summa Cum Laude from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Broadcast Journalism.