NBC News did not immediately name Holt’s successor. Holt was named anchor of “Nightly News” in June 2015 after steering weekend editions of the news broadcast for eight years and co-anchoring “Weekend TODAY” for 12 years. He has served as principal anchor of “Dateline” since September 2011.

Lester Holt, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for a decade, announced Monday that he is stepping down from the long-running broadcast at the beginning of the summer. NBC News did not immediately name Holt’s successor.

The veteran journalist, 65, reflected on the "amazing ride" he's had during his two decades at the network in a memo to staffers

After 10 years behind the anchor desk at "NBC Nightly News," Lester Holt is getting ready to pass the torch. NBC said Monday Holt will step down as the broadcast's anchor and managing editor in the summer. A replacement was not immediately named.

Lester Holt is ending his run as anchor of "NBC Nightly News" this summer, making him the latest high-profile news personality to exit a role. Holt, 65, told staff Monday of his plans to depart the signature broadcast of NBC News.