Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Comcast Elevates Mike Cavanagh to Co-CEO With Brian Roberts Starting January 2026

The move underscores succession planning at Comcast, with Cavanagh set to join the board in January.

Overview

  • Comcast announced on Sept. 29 that President Mike Cavanagh will become co-CEO in January 2026 alongside Brian Roberts, who remains chairman.
  • Cavanagh has been with Comcast since 2015, previously serving as chief financial officer before becoming president.
  • He will join the Comcast board of directors when the co-CEO arrangement takes effect.
  • Universal Destinations & Experiences continues under CEO Mark Woodbury, who has reported to Cavanagh since 2023 following Jeff Shell’s departure.
  • Theme park executive Tom Mehrmann, who led Universal Parks and Resorts in the Pacific Rim, has retired.