Sinclair CFO Lucy Rutishauser to Retire Following Appointment of Successor

Sinclair, Inc. is preparing for a leadership transition. On March 24, the company announced that Lucy A. Rutishauser, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire once a new CFO is named and in place. The search for her successor is already in motion.

Rutishauser has held senior financial roles at Sinclair for years, playing a central part in the company’s strategy and operations. Her upcoming retirement marks a key moment for the organization—but one that’s being carefully managed. Once she steps down, Rutishauser is expected to remain with Sinclair as a senior advisor, helping support the transition and continuity at the leadership level.

Search underway for next CFO

Sinclair shared the update in a press release and regulatory filing, confirming that the CFO search will begin immediately. The announcement did not include a specific timeline, but the company indicated that Rutishauser will remain in her role until her successor is fully onboarded.

Keeping her on as an advisor gives Sinclair room to maintain momentum while preparing for what’s next. The CFO role oversees financial planning, reporting, investor relations, and broader corporate development—areas that directly impact how the company moves forward.

What’s next for Sinclair

No details were shared about whether the incoming CFO will be promoted internally or hired from outside. But with Rutishauser’s transition plan in place, Sinclair is setting the stage for a smooth handoff.

The company, headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, operates one of the largest portfolios of broadcast television stations in the country. Its Class A common stock trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol SBGI.