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| Born | 1957 or 1958 (age 66–67) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO of NBCUniversal (effective 01 Jan 2020) |
Jeff Shell is an American media executive who will soon serve as the CEO of NBCUniversal.
Biography
In 2001, Shell served as president of FOX Cable Network Group and then as president of Comcast Programming Group. In 2019, it was announced that he will succeed Steve Burke as CEO of NBCUniversal. Shell will report directly to Comcast CEO Brian L. Roberts.
Shell was named by President Barack Obama as chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors replacing Sony executive Michael Lynton.
Personal life
Shell is married to Laura Zell. Laura previously worked for Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky as his planning deputy until 2005.
In January 2019, Shell, along with Cindy Crawford, her husband Rande Gerber, Mike Meldman, and Jay Sures, announced they would purchase the Hollywood deli, Nate 'n Al, to keep its doors open after three generations of family ownership.
References
- ^ Hayes, Dade (December 16, 2013). "NBCUniversal Anoints Jeff Shell As CEO, Setting New Year's Day Start To Tenure". Deadline.
Burke, 61, has not indicated what his next move may be.
- Donnelly, Matt; Low, Elaine; Otterson, Joe (December 13, 2019). "Jeff Shell: Who Is the NBCUniversal Heir Apparent?". Variety.
- ^ Masters, Kim (July 31, 2013). "NBCU Executive Jeff Shell Buys Beverly Hills Home, Spurs Talk of New L.A. Job (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter.
- "Irving Azoff, Hollywood A-Listers Team to Save Legendary Deli Nate 'n Al". The Hollywood Reporter. January 11, 2019.
- Donnelly, Matt; Donnelly, Matt (January 13, 2019). "Hollywood Power Players Assemble to Save Iconic Deli Nate 'n Al". Variety. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
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| Preceded bySteve Burke | CEO of NBCUniversal 2020-present |
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