Diana Wilkin has been named President, Affiliate Relations for the CBS Television Network, it was announced today by Leslie Moonves, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation. Wilkin, a seasoned broadcast executive with more than 20 years of local and network experience, will oversee all operations of the department, including business affairs, contract renewals and day-to-day activities. She succeeds Peter Schruth, who has headed up CBS's Affiliate Relations function since 1995.

"Diana is a strong, battle-tested station manager," said Moonves. "She has distinguished herself as a rising leader in our industry, and has invaluable experience overseeing distribution from the network perspective. I look forward to her many contributions during this time of so much change and opportunity in the network-affiliate model."

"As someone who has operated local stations throughout the country, I am keenly aware of the opportunities and challenges facing our industry," said Wilkin. "The network-affiliate relationship has proven itself to be one of the most durable business models in media; however, with the explosion of new media and heightened competition from cable, as well as topics like carriage fees brimming on the horizon, it's vitally important we take a proactive role in all these issues. I'm eager to work with Leslie and everyone at CBS, as well as our entire affiliate body, as we work not only to strengthen our relations, but also fortify our business."

Wilkin most recently worked as Vice President and General Manager of WPEC-TV, the CBS affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fla. During her tenure, Wilkin led the station to the number one position in the market and served as a member of the CBS Affiliate Board, Board of Florida Association of Broadcasters and a committee member of the Broadcasters Foundation, among other organizations. Previously, Wilkin served as VP/GM of the Clear Channel Television duopoly in Jacksonville, Fla. - CBS affiliate WAWS and FOX affiliate WTEV. Before that she also served as VP/GM of CBS affiliate KGPE in Fresno, Calif; Senior Vice President, Network Distribution for the FOX Broadcasting Company; VP/GM for FOX affiliate KSAS in Wichita, Kan;  VP/GM of Wilmington, NC station WSFX; and Vice President, Network Distribution and Cable Operations, FOX Broadcasting Company.

Wilkin got her start as a sales representative for Columbia Pictures TV, where she represented syndicated products for the studio in 28 small to medium markets in the western territory.

About CBS Television Network

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