The end of an era: CEO 13 Network Yossi Warshavsky resigns

Yossi Warshavsky, CEO of Network 13 and who served as CEO of Channel 10 before the merger, announced his retirement. Warshawsky was appointed CEO of the merged channel and faced the complex challenge of integrating Channel 10 and network

The end of an era: CEO 13 Network Yossi Warshavsky resigns

The Board of Directors of Network 13 announced today that Yossi Warshawsky wanted to retire as CEO of Network 13. The decision to terminate his position was made jointly by Warshavsky and the Board, on the basis of professional disagreements between the parties. Warshavsky will remain in office until the appointment of a replacement and until the two have overlap. .

About a year ago, Warshawsky was selected by Network 13 owners to be the CEO of the merged channel and faced a complex challenge - leading a new channel that combines two dominant communications bodies - Channel 10 and Network. During this year, Warshawsky completed the merger-based process designed to make Network 13 a player Major in the Israeli communications market and bring to light the great assets that the merged channel has received.

Prior to the merger, Warshavsky served as CEO of Channel Ten for two terms, the most recent of which was under severe economic distress, which put the channel on the brink of closure. Warshavsky led important moves that managed to keep the channel alive, including setting a salary cap for senior officials, eliminating almost a full The reality shows and the cultivation of the news arm and the investigations on the channel.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Network 13, Nadav Topopolsky, said: "I would like to thank Yossi for taking on the merger mission and leading the channel and its people in complex change processes at a challenging time. His extensive work for the channel, his commitment and determination are worthy of every appreciation. Yossi is one of the most important media figures in Israel, a true professional, and I wish him much success later on. "

CEO of Network 13, Yossi Warshawsky, said: "I thank the Board of Directors of Network 13 and its shareholders for giving me the merger and management of the merged company. At the end of the year, from the most challenging, interesting and difficult times, it is time to move on. "

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