AMC Networks’ CFO Jumps To SiriusXM As Satellite Radio Co’s CEO Jim Meyer & CFO Step Down
Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorIn a lively morning of executive shuffles, AMC Networks said Sean Sullivan, chief financial officer, will be jumping to SirusXM in mid-October, as the satellite broadcaster announced that its CEO Jim Meyer and its CFO David Frear are both stepping down. AMC Networks said it will appoint an interim CFO or successor prior to Sullivan’s departure.SiriusXM said Meyer will retire on December 31 and Jennifer Witz, president, Sales, Marketing and Operations, will take the reins as chief executive.CFO Frear “will be pursuing other opportunities, effective immediately,” SiriusXM said.