Diamond Appoints New CEO

Sinclair Broadcast subsidiary Diamond Sports Group’s appointment of a new CEO is part of the company’s “transition to become more independent,” said a Sinclair spokesperson via email Monday. Diamond announced Monday that its board of managers appointed David Preschlack, a former president of NBC’s Regional Sports Networks, as CEO. Diamond, which oversees Sinclair’s regional sports networks, deconsolidated from Sinclair earlier this year. DSG will establish its independence moving forward under David’s leadership, said Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley in a news release.” Sinclair “will continue to provide management services and maintain representation on the Diamond board,” said the spokesperson.