NBCUniversal Taps Chris Wayland to Lead Its 50-Property Local Media Empire

The Wrap - Oct 5, 2026

The longtime local media executive will succeed NBCU Local Chairman Valari Staab, who is retiring before the end of the year The post NBCUniversal Taps Chris Wayland to Lead Its 50-Property Local Media Empire appeared first on TheWrap.

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