Background
Whitaker, Mark Theis was born on September 7, 1957 in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Cleophus Sylvester and Jeanne (Theis) Whitaker.
Whitaker, Mark Theis was born on September 7, 1957 in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Cleophus Sylvester and Jeanne (Theis) Whitaker.
Bachelor summa cum laude, Harvard University, 1979. Postgraduate, Oxford University, England, 1981. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Wheaton College.
Associate editor Newsweek magazine, New York City, 1981-1983, general editor, 1983, senior writer, 1984-1986, senior editor, business editor, 1987-1991, assistant managing editor, 1991-1995, managing editor, 1996-1998, corporation editor, editor New York City, 1998—2006. Vice president, editor in chief new ventures Washingtonpost Newsweek Interactive Company, LLC Washington Post Company, 2006—2007. Senior vice president news NBC News, 2007—2011, Washington bureau chief, 2008—2011.
Executive vice president, managing editor Cable News Network, since 2011.
Board directors Literacy Partners, New York City. Member National Association Black Journalists, American Society Magazine Editors (board directors, since 1999, president, 2004-2006), Council on Foreign Relations, Century Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Alexis Lynn Gelber, May 5, 1985. Children: Rachel Eva, Matthew Edward.