![]() Shell previously served as President of Comcast Programming Group where he was responsible for managing Comcast’s national and regional television networks including E! Entertainment Network, the Golf Channel, International Channel Networks, and Comcast Sports Group. He also oversaw, in partnership with their domestic leaders, CNBC International, International Theatrical Marketing and Distribution, International Home Entertainment and International Theme Parks Operations. Prior to joining UFEG, Shell served as Chairman of NBCUniversal International where he managed all aspects of the company’s international businesses including International TV Distribution, Global Television Networks, and International Television Production. Additionally, the company acquired DreamWorks Animation in 2016, and under Shell’s leadership, the global family entertainment company and its feature film and television brands became an integral part of UFEG. With Shell’s oversight, Universal Brand Development’s portfolio grew extensively to include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, and Live Entertainment and Fandango’s portfolio expanded to include a global suite of ticketing properties. Over the course of his tenure, Universal celebrated four years of record profit, and the two most profitable years in the studio’s 107- year history with titles from some of its biggest franchises such as Fast & Furious, Jurassic World and Illumination’s Despicable Me. Shell served as Chairman of UFEG from 2013 to 2019. He was also responsible for driving the extensions of the company’s intellectual property and consumer product strategy with Universal Brand Development, as well as the expansion of the go-to destination for moviegoers with Fandango. In this role, he oversaw the content creation, as well as the programming and distribution engines behind NBCUniversal’s film and network television businesses, including NBC Entertainment, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG), Telemundo and NBCUniversal International. Previously, Shell was Chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment. He oversees the company’s valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premiere motion picture company, significant television and sports production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Previously, he served as President of Turner Sports from 1999 to 2003.Ī graduate of Vanderbilt University, Lazarus is on the Board of Governors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and serves on the Board of Directors for the East Lake Foundation and Hilton Grand Vacations.Jeff Shell was named Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal in January 2020. Prior to joining NBCUniversal, Lazarus was President of Media and Marketing at CSE, and previously served as President of Turner Entertainment Group from 2003-08.Īt Turner Entertainment Group, he oversaw all aspects of Turner Entertainment Networks, which included Turner Sports, TBS, Turner Network Television (TNT), Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and truTV as well as The Turner Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media unit, including Cartoon Network, Cartoon Network Studios, Adult Swim and Boomerang. Additionally, USA Network has been the most-watched cable entertainment network for 12 consecutive years. NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” has been primetime’s number one show for an unprecedented 10 consecutive years. Under Lazarus’ leadership, the company has forged new deals with the Olympics, NFL, NASCAR, and the Premier League, among many other partnerships. In addition, he oversaw the NBC Sports Group (since May 2011), NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations and NBC Affiliate Relations (since September 2016). ![]() Previously, Lazarus was Chairman, NBCUniversal Broadcast, Entertainment and Lifestyle Group, Sports and News, where he was responsible for most of the company’s east coast-based content businesses, including the Entertainment and Lifestyle Group, NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC. He reports to Jeff Shell, CEO, NBCUniversal. He also oversees the company’s streaming service Peacock, the NBC Sports Group, owned television stations, and NBC affiliate relations. In this role, Lazarus is responsible for the company’s television networks – NBC Entertainment, Telemundo, USA, SYFY, Bravo, Oxygen, E!, Universal Kids, and international networks. ![]() ![]() Mark Lazarus was named Chairman, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming in May 2020. Chairman, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
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