Jeff Shell is stepping down as CEO of NBCUniversal following an investigation into an “inappropriate relationship” he had with “a lady within the firm.”
Shell expressed “remorse” for his actions in a memo he and NBCUniversal’s dad or mum firm Comcast shared with workers on Sunday.
“Right this moment is my final day as CEO of NBCUniversal,” Shell wrote. “I had an inappropriate relationship with a lady within the firm, which I deeply remorse.”
The investigation into Shell’s alleged misconduct was prompted by a grievance made by the worker who was concerned within the relationship, an individual acquainted with the matter advised CNN. Shell continued his regular duties on the firm all through the three-week investigation.
“I am really sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they’re probably the most gifted individuals within the enterprise and the chance to work with them the final 19 years has been a privilege,” Shell added within the memo.
There was no additional data launched relating to the extent of the connection or the id of the girl concerned.
Comcast has but to announce a substitute for Shell, however since his resignation is efficient instantly, Comcast president Mike Cavanagh will take over within the interlude, CNN reported.
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“We’re disillusioned to share this information with you. We constructed this firm on a tradition of integrity. Nothing is extra necessary than how we deal with one another,” Cavanagh and Comcast chairman and CEO Brian Roberts, wrote in a separate memo to workers.
Shell is the second government in three years to depart the corporate resulting from inappropriate conduct. In 2020 (the identical yr Shell stepped in as CEO), Ron Meyer stepped down as vice chairman of NBCUniversal following an extramarital affair.