At the Top – Martin to Succeed Kent in the Middle of Turner’s Renewalpalooza

After more than a decade leading Turner, Phil Kent will step down as CEO at year-end with Time Warner CFO/CAO John Martin succeeding him. Kent, who will become Turner’s chmn during a transitional period next year, described the decision as one he made in the course of many conversations with TWX CEO Bewkes. Read on for more on his replacement and what’s on the horizon for the new Turner CEO.

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