Kim Godwin is leaving as the head of ABC News, she announced to employees on Sunday evening.
Godwin is retiring after what she called a time of “considerable reflection,” she wrote in a note obtained by The Hill.
In another note to staff, Debra O’Connell, a longtime executive at Disney, which owns ABC News, said she would be taking over for Godwin.
“Anyone who’s passionate about what we do knows there’s no other business like it, so this was not an easy or quick decision,” Godwin wrote in her note. “I’m certain it’s the right one for me as I look to the future and prioritize what’s most important for me and my family.”
Godwin’s ouster comes amid a slew of headlines surrounding her leadership style and management in recent days.
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