“I have some news to share today, and I don’t want to bury the lede,” read a memo from Khemlani to staffers. “After an exhilarating run, and before the next season starts, I’ve decided to step back from my current role and start a new exciting chapter.” Khemlani said he had signed a “multi-year, multi-platform first look deal with CBS to develop content” for the network, including “documentaries, scripted series and books for Simon & Schuster.
” The lack of a new network chief or interim leadership team announcement in the wake of Khemlani’s exit Sunday pointed to the sudden nature of the decision. The CBS News president oversees iconic news programs, such as “60 Minutes,” “CBS Sunday Morning,” “Face the Nation,” and the “Evening News.