Morris Communications: New CEO

[TheCat]

William S. "Will" Morris IV has been named chief executive officer of Morris Communications Co.
The appointment was announced today by his father, William S. "Billy" Morris III, 80, and is effective immediately.

Will succeeds his father as CEO, while his father continues as chairman of the board. His father also will continue as publisher of the Augusta Chronicle until April 12, 2016, when he will complete 50 years in that role.

In his new role as CEO, Will Morris, 55, will have direct operational oversight of the company's corporate operations and its business divisions, including The Florida Times-Union.

Morris Communications is a diverse, privately held company headquartered in Augusta, with divisions in media, hospitality and agriculture and holdings throughout the United States and abroad...

http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2015-08-01/story/william-morris-iv-named-ceo-morris-communications