Chris Wayland to Succeed Valari Staab at NBCUniversal Local
Wayland, who joined NBCUniversal in 2019, will oversee NBC and Telemundo local stations when the transition takes place before the end of 2026.
Chris Wayland has been named to succeed Valari Staab as president of NBCUniversal Local, with the transition expected before the end of 2026, according to Deadline.
In the role, Wayland will oversee NBC and Telemundo local stations along with other outlets in the NBCUniversal Local portfolio.
Wayland joined NBCUniversal in 2019 and has led NBC10 Boston, Telemundo Boston and NBC Sports Boston.
Background
Earlier this year, Staab disclosed her plans to retire. Under her leadership, what began as 10 NBC-owned stations grew into NBCUniversal Local's nationwide, multiplatform portfolio of 50 media properties. Staab has been with NBCUniversal for more than 15 years and has spent 46 years in local TV and journalism. Wayland previously was an executive at Tribune Media, Sunbeam Television and WHDH-TV.
Quick answers
Who is the new president of NBCUniversal Local?
Chris Wayland has been named to succeed Valari Staab as president of NBCUniversal Local, with the transition expected before the end of 2026.
What will Chris Wayland oversee at NBCUniversal Local?
Wayland will oversee NBC and Telemundo local stations and other outlets in the NBCUniversal Local portfolio.
When did Chris Wayland join NBCUniversal?
Wayland joined NBCUniversal in 2019 and has led NBC10 Boston, Telemundo Boston and NBC Sports Boston.