The Chicago Tribune named Tony Hunter publisher, in the latest of a string of masthead changes for the Tribune Co. newspaper.
Mr. Hunter, 47 years old, has worked for the Chicago Tribune since 1994 and has overseen the newspaper's printing operations and circulation since last year. The Chicago paper, one of Tribune's eight major dailies, has been without a permanent publisher since Scott C. Smith retired this summer.
People familiar with the paper's operations have said Mr. Hunter campaigned for the post, and was considered a top candidate. "I did raise my hand, and I competed hard for the position," Mr. Hunter said.
Mr. Hunter's appointment continues a leadership overhaul started in December, when real-estate mogul Sam Zell led an $8.2 billion buyout of Tribune. Under Mr. Zell, the company has, for the most part, hired executives from outside the newspaper industry for leadership roles.
By: Shira Ovide
Wall Street Journal; September 23, 2008
