Gannett CEO Robert J. Dickey to retire in 2019

Gannett Co. Inc. has announced that President and CEO Robert J. Dickey has decided to retire from the company in 2019.

The Gannett board of directors has initiated a succession plan and engaged an outside search firm to assist in evaluating internal and external candidates. Dickey, 61, will continue to lead the company as president and CEO during the process and will be involved in the search.

He has agreed to remain with the company until May 7, 2019. If a successor is identified prior to that date, Dickey will stay on as an adviser.

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