Former Chicago Council On Global Affairs president/chief content officer Sarah Gilbert is appointed president/chief executive officer of WAMC Northeast Public Radio-owned WAMC, Albany, NY. She succeeds Alan Chartock, who retired two months ago after a 42-year tenure with the organization. WAMC board chair Dorothy Reynolds states, “This has been an intense and deliberative process. While the final decision rests with the board, we are deeply grateful for the thoughtful and on-going input from WAMC staff who took time away from other obligations to work with us in this critical effort.” According to WAMC COO/interim chief executive officer Stacey Rosenberry, “I was incredibly honored to be given the opportunity to lead; I now look forward to expanding the leadership team. We are first and foremost a news and information organization and Sarah’s experience, particularly in digital production, will help us diversify our delivery tools while maintaining our highest commitment to quality programming. Notes Gilbert, “Coming to WAMC, with its strong staff, powerful programming, and dedicated listeners and members, is an incredible opportunity to use all my skills and experiences to continue to build, grow, and strengthen this amazing organization.” In her eight years at NPR, Gilbert held various positions with the most recent being VP of news. She spent much of her early career as an editor, producer, and deputy American bureau chief at the BBC based in London, Brussels, and Washington, DC.
