Dan Harris Named Co-Anchor of Weekend 'Good Morning America'

Oct. 8, 2010— -- Dan Harris has been named the co-anchor of the weekend edition of "Good Morning America," ABC News President David Westin announced today.

Harris joins co-anchor Bianna Golodryga and news anchor Ron Claiborne on the broadcast beginning this Saturday.

"In his ten years at ABC News, Dan has traveled the globe, reporting from Haiti, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ground Zero, South Korea, Israel and the West Bank," Westin said in an e-mail announcement to the ABC News staff. "He has also distinguished the news division with thoughtful and cutting-edge coverage of faith and religion in America. Dan's a remarkably versatile journalist whose interests range from international affairs and politics to technology and indie music."

Westin said he was "delighted that Dan is joining Bianna and that these two talented reporters will lead our weekend 'GMA' team."

Harris will continue to contribute to all broadcasts and platforms as a correspondent, Westin said, and will anchor "World News" Sunday until a replacement is named.

Harris has served as the anchor of "World News Sunday" since November 2006. In addition to that role, he is a New York-based correspondent for ABC News' broadcasts and platforms, including "World News with Diane Sawyer," "Good Morning America," "Nightline," ABC News Digital and ABC News Radio.

Harris joined ABC News in March 2000, and has reported from such diverse locations as: Ground Zero, Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Korea, Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. He has also spent many months in Iraq -- both before and after the U.S.-led invasion.

Most recently, he reported from Haiti on the aftermath of the earthquake. In 2009, Harris covered the Mumbai terror attacks, the cyclone in Myanmar, child slavery in Haiti and poaching of endangered animals in both Nepal and Africa.