PORTLAND — The chairman of The Oregonian Media Group is moving south to take over as editor and publisher of The Register-Guard.
N. Christian Anderson III replaces Tony Baker, who has been The Register-Guard’s editor and publisher for nearly three decades.
Anderson, 64, is chairman of the Oregonian Media Group, which comprises The Oregonian newspaper and other media ventures. Anderson led The Oregonian through a transition to a digital-first news organization.
The announcement of his departure comes a month after Steve Moss joined Oregonian Media Group as president. The Oregonian reports there are no plans to fill the chairman position being vacated by Anderson .
The Eugene newspaper has been owned the Baker family for 88 years, and this will be the first time a non-family member will lead the company.
