NBCUniversal CEO Shell departs over ‘inappropriate conduct’

Jeff Shell, the chief executive of NBCUniversal, is departing the company after an investigation into inappropriate conduct, parent company Comcast announced Sunday

NEW YORK -- Jeff Shell, the chief executive of NBCUniversal and one of the media industry's renowned executives, is departing the company after an investigation into inappropriate conduct, parent company Comcast announced Sunday.

In a brief statement, Shell said Sunday would be his last day after what he called “an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company."

“I’m truly sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they are the most talented people in the business and the opportunity to work with them the last 19 years has been a privilege,” said Shell, who has been CEO of NBCUniversal since January 2020.

He joins a number of media industry executives who have left their posts in recent years over inappropriate relations, including others at NBCUniversal. Three years ago, NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Ron Meyer, a Hollywood power player, left the company after revealing he received threats of extortion following a settlement with a woman with whom he had an affair.

And last year, Jeff Zucker abruptly resigned as president of CNN while acknowledging a consensual relationship with another network executive — an entanglement that surfaced during a probe of now-fired anchor Chris Cuomo.

Former CBS Chief Les Moonves resigned in September 2018, just hours after reports of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

As CEO of NBCUniversal, Shell oversaw the company’s portfolio of news and Entertainment television networks, a premiere motion picture company, significant television and Sports production operations and a leading television stations group, according to the company website. He also oversaw the company’s theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Previously, Shell was chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment. In that role, he oversaw the content creation, as well as the programming and distribution engines behind NBCUniversal’s film and network television Businesses, including NBC Entertainment, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG), Telemundo and NBCUniversal International.

Comcast did not say who will succeed Shell.

The company is slated to report its first-quarter earnings results on Thursday.

___

This story has been corrected to show that Shell was not ousted from NBCUniversal, but is leaving as part of a mutual agreement with the company.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Archaeologists have been able to look back at life nearly 400 years ago after a treasure hunter fulfilled his lifelong goal of discovering the remains of a 17th-century ship known as “the Shipwreck of the Century” worth 300 million pounds

Image
ARCHAEOLOGISTS were able to take a peek into life almost 400 years ago after a treasure hunter fulfilled his lifelong goal of uncovering the remains of a 17th-century vessel dubbed the “shipwreck of the century”. The heavily-armed galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha served as the rear guard of the 20-strong Spanish fleet that left Havana, Cuba, in early September 1622, destined for Spain. In addition to 265 people, the ship was carrying as much as 40 tonnes of silver, gold and around 70 pounds of Colombian emeralds, some of the finest and most expensive in the world. After a hurricane struck on September 5, 1622, eight ships sank – including the Atocha – littering the ocean floor from the Marquesas Keys to the Dry Tortugas, between 30 and 70 miles to the west of Key West, Florida. As the Atocha went down into the water at a depth of 55 feet, rescuers tried to get into the drowned hull but found the hatches were tightly battened. The site of the wreck was marked, but a second hur...
Read more

Friends to Life Partners: The Park Shin-hye And Choi Tae-joon Relationship Timeline

Image
South Korean actor Park Shin-hye and her husband Choi Tae-joon, who starred in the hit K-drama Suspicious Partner, have been the talk of K-town ever since they confirmed their relationship in 2018. From their friendship during graduation days to sincere love declaration and finally an iconic wedding — the star couple’s relationship timeline is a fairytale worth revisiting. With undeniable charm and chemistry, Park and Choi garnered critical and public appreciation as co-stars after their much-loved K-drama cameo in the 2012 show The King of Dramas. Starting early in the industry, both the celebs debuted as child actors. Park started her journey as a 13-year-old and debuted in 2003 with the music video for veteran singer Lee Seung-hwan’s hit song “Do You Love Me!” Over the years, the actor has had the most exciting and critically acclaimed titles to her credit. These include hits like The Heirs (2013), Pinocchio (2014), The Beauty Inside (2015), Heart ...
Read more

Elon Musk Meets With Donald Trump as Former President Seeks 2024 Campaign Funding

Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk met on Sunday as the Republican presidential frontrunner is seeking to woo donors to fund his cash-strapped political operation, according to people familiar with the matter. The New York Times reported earlier on the meeting. Musk was part of a group of prospective donors who met with the former president, the newspaper reported, adding that it is unclear if the Tesla Inc. chief executive officer has decided to contribute to Trump’s campaign. Musk did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Musk is the world’s third richest man but has not been a major political donor, especially considering the size of his fortune, estimated at $192 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Musk has donated less than $1 million since 2009, Federal Election Commission records show. Read More: The World Could Soon Have Its First Trillionaire as Inequality Worsens If Musk changes his approach and decides to financially back Trump, it could ...
Read more