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Gary B. Pruitt

Former President and CEO, Associated Press · United States

Gary B. Pruitt is the CEO of Associated Press. Pruitt is based in the United States. Pruitt was born in 1957 in Virginia and educated at University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Berkeley School of Law.

American attorney and businessman who was born c. 1957 in Virginia. He served as President and CEO of the Associated Press before joining in 2012, and previously was chairman, president and CEO of The McClatchy Company, the third-largest newspaper publisher in the U.S.

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Recent coverage has focused on pension arrangements at McClatchy involving former executives, as well as broader issues surrounding press freedom and government relations with news organizations during the Obama administration.

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Born
1957 · Virginia
Citizenship
United States
Education
University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Berkeley School of Law, University of Florida

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Gary B. Pruitt: FAQ

Who is Gary B. Pruitt?
Gary B. Pruitt is the Former President and CEO of Associated Press, based in United States.
What company does Gary B. Pruitt lead?
Gary B. Pruitt is CEO of Associated Press.
Where was Gary B. Pruitt educated?
Gary B. Pruitt studied at University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Berkeley School of Law, University of Florida.