The agency has recently called her its acting CEO. Former agency CEO Amanda Bennett’s departure in January preceded Lake’s apparent elevation to deputy CEO by at least five months. “Joining me now is acting CEO for the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The government could rely on the same rationale in justifying Lake as acting CEO, should the agency continue to assert that she holds that job. Initially, the agency’s chief financial officer, Roman Napoli, served as acting chief executive, followed by Morales in March.