NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Fired Over ‘Inappropriate Relationship’

On Sunday, Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, announced in a press release that CEO Jeff Shell is leaving the company following an investigation into allegations against him concerning the relationship he had with an on-air personality.

In addition to the announcement, a new SEC filing from Comcast states that Shell was dismissed “with cause” and cited “inappropriate conduct with a female employee, including allegations of sexual harassment.”

The report further notes,

“Comcast Corporation retained outside counsel to investigate the allegations. During the investigation, evidence was uncovered that corroborated the allegations. As a consequence, on April 23, 2023, the company terminated Mr. Shell’s employment with cause under his employment agreement, effective immediately.”

Shell was appointed as the CEO of Comcast in 2019. He was involved in the deal that brought WWE Network onto Peacock.

At the moment, it’s unknown how or if the firing will have any effect on NBCUniversal’s current relationship with WWE.

You can check out the press release below:

Comcast Corporation Announces Jeff Shell Is Leaving the Company
Comcast today announced that the Company and Jeff Shell, Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal, have mutually agreed that Mr. Shell will depart effective immediately following the Company’s investigation led by outside counsel into a complaint of inappropriate conduct.

Mr. 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.”

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