BREAKING NEWS: NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is ousted after admitting to an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a woman at the company
- NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell has been ousted from his role after he admitted to having an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a woman at the company
- His subordinates will now report to Comcast President Mike Cavanagh
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell has been ousted from his role after he admitted to having an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a woman at the company, Comcast announced Sunday.
In a statement, Shell said: ‘Today is my last day as CEO of NBCUniversal. I had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company, which I deeply regret.
‘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.’
A company-wide email said Shell’s team will now report to Comcast President Mike Cavanagh, CNBC reports.
‘We are disappointed to share this news with you,’ Cavanagh and Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said in their own joint statement. ‘We built this company on a culture of integrity. Nothing is more important than how we treat each other. You should count on your leaders to create a safe and respectful workplace.
‘When our principles and policies are violated, we will always move quickly to take appropriate action, as we have done here.’
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell (pictured in June) has been ousted from his role after he admitted to having an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a woman at the company
