David Berson has been named President, CBS Sports, it was announced today by Sean McManus, Chairman, CBS Sports. Berson joined CBS Sports in 2011 as Executive Vice President, CBS Sports and President, CBS Sports Network. In his new role, Berson will continue to report to McManus and will be involved in all aspects of CBS Sports' day-to-day management and will also continue to lead CBS Sports Network, the Company's fast-growing cable sports channel.
"David's contributions and expertise in all areas of our business, including programming, production and business affairs, have managed to exceed our high expectations since he joined CBS Sports," said McManus. "This is a natural evolution for David to assume additional responsibilities at CBS Sports, working alongside me on the day-to-day management of both CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network." Since joining CBS Sports, Berson has led CBS Sports Network, while also working closely with McManus on CBS Sports strategy, including a variety of programming and talent deals. He spearheaded CBS Sports Network's rebrand (previously CBS College Sports Network), more closely aligning the cable network with CBS Sports and its assets. In addition, Berson significantly bolstered the Network's programming, more than doubling the number of live hours, while launching numerous shows such as NFL MONDAY QB, the first NFL programming to be featured on the Network, ROME and LEAD-OFF. Berson also added new programming for CBS Sports Network around CBS Sports' major events including Super Bowl XLVII, The NCAA Final Four, The Masters, PGA Championship and US Open Tennis Championship. Berson also was instrumental in bringing popular sports personalities Jim Rome and Doug Gottlieb to the CBS Sports family. Under Berson's leadership, CBS Sports Network's distribution has increased more than 25% and the Network earned its first-ever Emmy Award.Videos