Alexis Glick Leaves FBN

One of Fox Business Network's original hires steps down as anchor of 'Opening Bell'

By Alex Weprin -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/23/2009 1:42:07 PM

One of Fox Business Network's first key hires, Alexis Glick, is leaving the network. Glick made the announcement on her daily show, Opening Bell.

"I am about to embark on a new venture that will allow me to utilize the skills I learned at Fox Business, Morgan Stanley, and the Today Show," Glick said.  "I can't give any details yet but suffice it to say, that I am extremely excited about taking on yet another interesting and unique project."

Glick, a former correspondent for NBC's Today and CNBC, was also an executive director at Morgan Stanley, joining FBN as director of business news in 2006, and anchored Money For Breakfast and Opening Bell after launch.

"Alexis has made a significant contribution to FBN and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors," said Kevin Magee, Executive Vice President of FBN in a statement.

Opening Bell was pushed back to later in the morning earlier this year after FBN picked up the rights to the TV simulcast of Imus in the Morning.

FBN says a number of people will fill in for Glick on Opening Bell going forward.