Acklin steps down from WQED

September 30, 2022 Off By Eric O'Brien

WQED president and CEO Deborah Acklin has stepped down from the position after 12 years. Acklin will be focusing on treatments for non-smoker’s lung cancer.

In a press release, she said “Growing up, these were almost the only channels we watched and listened to,” citing Channel 13 and former sister, WQEX (16), and WQED-FM (89.3). She called her dozen years “a singular professional honor.

Acklin’s departure was announced at Thursday’s annual board meeting. A national search for the next CEO begins soon. Meanwhile, Chief Revenue Officer Lili Mosco and Chief Financial Officer Mike Waruszewski will serve as co-chief operating officers.

(Trib)