Andrew Heyward
Andrew Heyward(born October 29, 1950) is a former President ofCBS News,serving from January 1996 until early November 2005.[1][2]He is a principal at MarketspaceNext and Heyward Advisory LLC.
He is the son of UNICEF deputy-executive directorDick Heywardand Russian-born interpreterElisabeth Heyward.He has three children: David and Emily, both of whom work in New York City, andSarah,a writer forHBO'sGirls.He is married to Priscilla Painton, executive editor atSimon & Schuster.His first marriage to Jody Gaylin ended in divorce.[3]
Heyward's successor atCBS NewswasSean McManus,head ofCBS Sports.
Heyward is played byBruce Greenwoodin the2015movieTruth.
He graduated fromHarvard College1972 with a B.A. in history and literature and was elected toPhi Beta Kappa.[4]
References
[edit]- ^Steinberg, Jacques (October 26, 2005)."President of CBS News to Step Down".The New York Times.Retrieved7 January2018.
- ^Littleton, Cynthia (October 6, 2015)."'Truth': Movie Reignites Heated Debate Over '60 Minutes II' Scandal ".Variety.Retrieved7 January2018.
- ^"Priscilla Painton and Andrew Heyward".The New York Times.February 23, 2015.Retrieved7 January2018.
- ^Andrew Heyward | Office of Public Affairs & Communications
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