BREAKING NEWS: NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is sacked after admitting to having an ‘improper relationship’ with a woman at the company
- NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell has been removed from his position after admitting to having an ‘improper relationship’ with a woman at the company
- His subordinates will now report to Comcast President Mike Cavanagh
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell has been fired from his position after admitting to having an “improper relationship” with a woman at the company, Comcast announced Sunday.
Comcast has said it made the decision to evict Shell following an investigation into its conduct by outside counsel.
A company-wide email said Shell’s team will now report to Comcast President Mike Cavanagh, CNBC reports.
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 am truly sorry to have let my colleagues at Comcast and NBCUniversal down, they are the most talented people in the industry and the opportunity to work with them over the past 19 years has been a privilege.”
NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell (pictured in June) has been removed from his position after admitting to having an “improper relationship” with a woman at the company
“We are disappointed to have to share this news with you,” Brian Roberts, CEO of Cavanagh and Comcast, 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. Count on your leaders to create a safe and respectful workplace.
“If our principles and policies are violated, we will always act quickly to take appropriate action, as we have done here.”
A replacement for Shell has not yet been named.