Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Draggan Mihailovich Named '60 Minutes' Executive Editor
Draggan Mihailovich, a long-time producer at '60 Minutes,' is now the top boss, called the executive editor.
He's been with the show and its spinoff for nearly three decades.
He's made lots of interesting stories, winning awards for his work on topics like the Sudanese Lost Boys and the Iraqi defector 'Curve Ball.'
He's taking over from Tanya Simon, who was the executive producer before him.
This change happens after some issues, like a legal problem with Donald Trump.
Mihailovich has a history in sports research before his time at CBS.
He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1983.
The show is a popular one, known for its investigative reporting.
Draggan Mihailovich is the new executive editor of '60 Minutes,' succeeding Tanya Simon.
Mihailovich has worked at '60 Minutes' for 27 years, earning seven Emmys and three Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Tanya Simon was previously the executive producer and has now been replaced by Mihailovich.
Mihailovich has produced investigations, features, and profiles, including pieces on the Sudanese Lost Boys and Rafid Ahmed Alwan.
The appointment follows a period of disruption, including Donald Trump's lawsuit against the network.
- Who
- Draggan Mihailovich is succeeding Tanya Simon.
- What
- Draggan Mihailovich was named as the new executive editor of '60 Minutes'.
- When
- The appointment was recently made.
- Where
- At '60 Minutes'.
- Why
- To lead the newsmagazine program, after Simon's departure.
Legal Dispute
Settlement
Donald Trump's Lawsuit
Legal Dispute
The lawsuit was without merit.
Settlement
The lawsuit led to a settlement.
- New Executive Editor
- Draggan Mihailovich
- Previous Role
- Producer for 60 Minutes and 60 Minutes II
- Years with 60 Minutes
- 27 years
- Awards
- Seven Emmys, three Edward R. Murrow Awards
- Predecessor
- Tanya Simon
- University
- University of North Carolina