Mark Thompson Takes Over At New York Times Co.

by David Folkenflik, NPR

This week marks the start of Mark Thompson's tenure as the new chief executive officer at the New York Times Co. It is facing financial head-winds, and is hoping Thompson can recapture some of the success he enjoyed in leading the BBC. But there's concern within the Times that its new leader has been tainted by scandals at his old employer.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, November 15, 2012