NBCUniversal Announces Major Leadership Restructure and New Television Division
The overhaul consolidates programming under Universal Television Entertainment Group and prepares for a cable network spinoff into a standalone company.
- NBCUniversal has created the Universal Television Entertainment Group, uniting programming from NBC Entertainment, Bravo, and Peacock under one division.
- Key appointments include Pearlena Igbokwe as chairman of NBC Entertainment and Peacock Scripted, and Frances Berwick as chairman of Bravo and Peacock Unscripted.
- The restructuring aims to enhance collaboration, streamline decision-making, and position the company for growth across platforms.
- Parent company Comcast is planning to spin off its cable networks and digital assets into a new publicly traded company, expected to generate $7 billion annually.
- Several executive changes and departures, including unscripted chief Corie Henson, mark the transition to the new organizational structure.