SRF: Gregor Meier becomes new head of news
Gregor Meier will become the new head of news and deputy editor-in-chief for television at Swiss Radio and Television. He will take over the role of head of news from Tristan Brenn, who was appointed editor-in-chief for television effective March 1, 2014.
Gregor Meier has worked for Swiss radio and television for 19 years. He was editor at "10 vor 10" from 1995 to 2004, then editor, producer and most recently deputy head of the editorial team at "Tagesschau". As a special correspondent, the 46-year-old has reported on the last three US presidential elections for SRF, among other things. Gregor Meier is expected to take up his position as Head of News and Deputy Editor-in-Chief TV in April.
Gregor Meier in a statement on his appointment as Head of News: "I am very much looking forward to this challenge. I will do my utmost to ensure that SRF's news programs and magazines are relevant, exciting and intelligently produced."
Tristan Brenn, Editor-in-Chief TV: "Gregor Meier is an experienced news professional who knows television from a wide variety of perspectives and enjoys a high level of acceptance and credibility. The fact that he is now at the forefront of our day-to-day business is a great asset for us."
