Career Moves: October 13, 2006

Authored by dmw on October 13, 2006 - 10:58am.

William K. Marimow, the Executive Vice President for News at National Public Radio, has accepted a lower position, as NPR’s Ombudsman. In his previous position, Marimow, oversaw the public broadcasting network’s global news-gathering operation, which includes the shows “All Things Considered” and “Morning Edition.” The ombudsman position, which serves as the listener’s representative, has been vacant for about three months. This move marks the first major action taken by Ken Stern, who was promoted to the chief executive position at NPR on Oct. 1.
www.npr.org

Hewlett-Packard said Thursday that it had named Jon Hoak, former general counsel for the NCR Corporation, as its Vice President and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. Hoak replaces Kevin T. Hunsaker, who was ousted after his involvement in a boardroom spying inquiry was disclosed last month. Hoak’s duties will include working with an outside lawyer hired by Hewlett-Packard to assess the company’s investigative practices and develop future business-practice guidelines. Hoak will report to the chief executive, Mark V. Hurd, another NCR veteran, until a general counsel is hired.
www.hp.com

Comcast has promoted Ted Harbert to the newly created position of President and CEO of Comcast Entertainment Group, giving him oversight of the company's West Coast properties: E! Entertainment Television, Style Network and G4. Harbert had previously served as president and CEO of E! Networks, a role assumed in the summer of 2004, following the resignation of his predecessor, Mindy Herman. He assumes his new duties immediately.
www.comcast.com