News Why did it take Susan Zirinsky 46 years to become president of CBS News? January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Joanne Lipman, Opinion contributor Comments Off on Why did it take Susan Zirinsky 46 years to become president of CBS News? It didn't take Zirinsky 46 years to become qualified. The news industry needs to recognize and promote female leaders before they reach retirement age.