ABC announced that KTRK News Director Wendy Granato is getting promoted to General Manager of the station.

"As our head of News in Houston, Wendy has done an incredible job upholding our commitment to quality journalism and the communities we serve while driving modernization across the organization," said ABC O&O President Wendy McMahon. "I am incredibly excited to now have Wendy leading the way for us at KTRK ABC13, embracing change and innovation while maintaining a dynamic and vibrant culture."

Granato has spent the past 5 years as the station’s ND.

“I look forward to upholding the long-standing values and traditions of KTRK ABC13, and forging ahead with ideas and innovations that will grow our business. I am equally as excited about working closely with OTV President Wendy McMahon and our powerhouse sister stations across the country to achieve our goals of excellence and service, “ Granato said.

Great to see a woman move up the ranks and we can only hope that we see of this across our business.

It’s also great to see a news person in the corner office. Too often it goes to those yucky sales people.