Jeff Zucker to become new head of CNN Worldwide . Zucker is a news and programming veteran who rose to head of NBC Universal . He was the first executive in charge of creating The Today Show, which he ran from 1975 until his retirement last year. As president , Zucker will oversee 23 branded news and information businesses , including CNN 's U.S. television network , CNN International , HLN and CNN Digital . Zucker is `` passionate '' about journalism .
Jeff Zucker to become new head of CNN Worldwide . Zucker is a news and programming veteran who rose to head of NBC Universal . He was the first executive in charge of creating The Today Show, which he ran from 1975 until his retirement last year. Zucker is `` passionate '' about journalism .