The Telegraph gets a new publisher
George McCanless has been named president and publisher of The Telegraph in Macon, Ga.
McCanless previously served as the senior vice president for finance and strategic planning at The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. He has been the top finance executive at The News & Observer since joining the newspaper in 20.
McCanless, 51, has spent 25 years in the newspaper industry as a chief financial officer and finance executive. In Macon, he replaces Pamela J. (P.J.) Browning, who was named president and publisher of McClatchy's daily in Myrtle Beach, S.C., The Sun News, in December.
"George is a seasoned executive with a distinguished record of success at four different newspapers in the East and Southeast," said Gary Pruitt, McClatchy's chairman and chief executive officer. "His leadership and passion for community service will serve The Telegraph well."
To read the full release from the McClatchy Co. click here.
McCanless previously served as the senior vice president for finance and strategic planning at The News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C. He has been the top finance executive at The News & Observer since joining the newspaper in 20.
McCanless, 51, has spent 25 years in the newspaper industry as a chief financial officer and finance executive. In Macon, he replaces Pamela J. (P.J.) Browning, who was named president and publisher of McClatchy's daily in Myrtle Beach, S.C., The Sun News, in December.
"George is a seasoned executive with a distinguished record of success at four different newspapers in the East and Southeast," said Gary Pruitt, McClatchy's chairman and chief executive officer. "His leadership and passion for community service will serve The Telegraph well."
To read the full release from the McClatchy Co. click here.
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