Richard D. Parsons, whose humane approach to business made him a serial troubleshooter at distressed companies including Time Warner, CBS and Citigroup and a sought-after adviser at the highest echelons of American industry,

Richard Parsons, the Time Warner CEO from 2002-2007 who later became to interim chairman of CBS, died December 26, 2024 at age 76.

Richard Parsons‘ death has left the business world mourning the loss of a visionary leader. Known for his steady leadership, Parsons played a crucial role in reshaping Time Warner following its troubled merger with AOL.