Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Tanya Simon Named New Executive Producer of CBS's 60 Minutes
Tanya Simon, who has been working at 60 Minutes for 25 years, is now the boss.
She's the first woman ever to be the main producer of the show.
This change comes after the previous boss left and after a legal issue with Donald Trump was settled.
60 Minutes is a well-known news show that has been on TV for a long time.
Tanya is excited to make great stories for a wide audience.
Tanya Simon has been named the executive producer of CBS News’ 60 Minutes.
Simon has been with the program for 25 years.
She is the fourth executive producer of the newsmagazine.
Simon is the first woman in the role of executive producer.
The appointment follows the exit of Bill Owens and a settlement between Paramount Global and Donald Trump.
- Who
- Tanya Simon
- What
- Tanya Simon was named Executive Producer of 60 Minutes.
- When
- Following Bill Owens' departure in April.
- Where
- CBS News
- Why
- To lead the news magazine 60 Minutes
- New Executive Producer
- Tanya Simon
- Tenure at 60 Minutes
- 25 years
- Previous Role
- Executive Editor
- Predecessor
- Bill Owens
- First Woman EP
- Yes
- Show's Airtime
- Almost 57 years