Erwin Potts
Erwin Potts (born c. 1933) was the first non-McClatchy family member CEO of the McClatchy Company from 1989 to 1996. .[1]
Potts was born in Pineville, North Carolina, attended Mars Hill College and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina .[1]
Between 1958 and 1970, he was a reporter, city editor and assistant manager at the Miami Herald. He was general manager of the Tallahassee Democrat, Charlotte Observer and The Charlotte News. .[1]
In 1989 be became president of McClatchy and in 1996 became CEO. He was chairman when he retired in 2001.[1][2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "McClatchy gives $40,000 to Carolina for scholarship honoring Potts, former CEO". Unc.edu. 2003-11-21. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
- ↑ Erwin Potts. "Erwin Potts: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek". Investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
| Business positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carlos K. McClatchy |
McClatchy CEO 1989–1996 |
Succeeded by Gary B. Pruitt |