Sue Diviney has been named SVP and GM of the Fox-owned duopoly in Washington, D.C., which consists of WTTG (FOX 5) and WDCA (FOX 5 Plus), announced Jack Abernethy, CEO of Fox Television Stations, in a company press release. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the stations’ business and operations. Diviney assumes this position immediately, reporting directly to Abernethy.
In making the announcement, Abernethy stated, “As an experienced and engaged finance executive, Sue is adept at collaborating with all departments to achieve strategic goals. I look forward to continued growth and innovation under her leadership with our terrific team in DC.”
Diviney has served as VP of finance since she joined WTTG/WDCA in 2017. In this role, she handled all financial functions for the duopoly, according to the release. Prior to that, Diviney spent 15 years with CNN in various roles, including senior director of finance, where she managed financial responsibilities for CNN-US including programming, newsgathering, digital, election coverage, and special events. A graduate of George Mason University, Diviney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, as well as an Executive Master of Business Administration degree in International Business from Mercer University. In addition, she is a graduate of the 2020 NAB Broadcast Leadership Training program.
Diviney added in the company statement, “I am honored for the tremendous opportunity to lead this exceptional team to continued success. As a 30-year resident of the DC area, I understand this market and recognize the importance of providing this community with strong local coverage that often has national significance.”
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