Tom Llamas will replace Lester Holt as the face of “NBC Nightly News.” Llamas is expected to take over the anchor seat as well as managing editor duties this summer, the broadcaster shared on Wednesday.

Holt, who revealed in February that he is stepping down from his longtime anchor role, will take over as the host of 'Dateline' this summer

Mr. Llamas, an anchor on the company’s streaming news service, will succeed Lester Holt, who last month announced his plans to step down.