J. Richard Munro, Who Oversaw the Creation of Time Warner, Dies at 93

Published On Sep 4, 2024, 3:35 PM

J. Richard Munro, former CEO of Time Inc., passed away at the age of 93. He led the company through substantial transformations during the 1980s, overseeing its shift from traditional magazine publishing to a diversified media powerhouse, which included the acquisition of Warner Communications in 1989. His leadership faced challenges, such as significant restructuring and failed ventures like the magazine TV-Cable Week. Munro was instrumental in transforming Time Inc. into the largest media corporation of its time.

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