NBCUniversal CEO Shell Ousted Over ‘Inappropriate Conduct’

Jeff Shell attends the 22nd Fulfillment Fund Stars Benefit Gala at Universal Studios on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Universal City, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Jeff Shell attends the twenty second Achievement Fund Stars Profit Gala at Common Studios on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Common Metropolis, Calif. (Picture by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Shell, the chief govt of NBCUniversal, is departing the corporate after an investigation into inappropriate conduct, Comcast introduced Sunday.

In a quick assertion, Shell stated Sunday can be his final day after what he referred to as “an inappropriate relationship with a lady within the firm.”

“I’m really sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they're essentially the most gifted individuals within the enterprise and the chance to work with them the final 19 years has been a privilege,” Shell stated.

Shell, who had been with the corporate since 2004, was named CEO of NBCUniversal in January 2020. He oversaw the corporate’s portfolio of reports and leisure tv networks, a premiere movement image firm, vital tv and sports activities manufacturing operations and a number one tv stations group, based on the corporate web site. He additionally oversaw the corporate’s theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Beforehand, Shell was chairman of NBCUniversal Movie and Leisure. In that function, he oversaw the content material creation, in addition to the programming and distribution engines behind NBCUniversal’s movie and community tv companies, together with NBC Leisure, Common Filmed Leisure Group (UFEG), Telemundo and NBCUniversal Worldwide.

Comcast didn't say who will succeed Shell.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Shell, the chief govt of NBCUniversal, is departing the corporate after an investigation into inappropriate conduct, Comcast introduced Sunday.

In a quick assertion, Shell stated Sunday can be his final day after what he referred to as “an inappropriate relationship with a lady within the firm."

“I’m really sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they're essentially the most gifted individuals within the enterprise and the chance to work with them the final 19 years has been a privilege,” Shell stated.

Shell has led NBCUniversal since 2020. He has been with the corporate since 2004.

Comcast made no point out of who will succeed Shell.

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