CNN Chief Executive Mark Thompson addressed concerns about his commitment to the network during a virtual meeting with international employees on Wednesday, according to reports.

Thompson used the Zoom call to reassure staff that he remains dedicated to CNN amid ongoing speculation about potential ownership changes at the network. The meeting comes as the media industry continues to face uncertainty over corporate restructuring and leadership transitions.

The CEO's comments to international staff suggest internal questions may have emerged about executive stability as CNN navigates its current corporate environment. Thompson, who previously led The New York Times and the BBC, took the helm at CNN as the network has undergone significant operational changes.

CNN has experienced multiple leadership transitions and strategic shifts in recent years as parent company Warner Bros. Discovery has sought to reshape its news operations. The network has implemented cost-cutting measures and programming changes as part of broader corporate initiatives.