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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.
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