NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Bonnie Hammer to Step Down After 35 Years

The influential TV executive, known for her transformative impact on cable programming and the launch of Peacock, will leave at the end of her contract.

• Bonnie Hammer, a veteran of NBCUniversal and a key figure in the television industry, will exit her role as vice chairman at the end of 2024.
• Her departure is unrelated to NBCUniversal's recent decision to spin off most of its cable networks into a separate company.
• Over her 35-year tenure, Hammer played a pivotal role in shaping cable networks like USA and Sci-Fi, earning her the nickname 'Queen of Cable.'
• She also spearheaded the development and launch of Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming platform, and held various leadership roles across the company's divisions.
• Earlier this year, Hammer published a book addressing workplace challenges for women, titled '15 Lies Women Are Told at Work … and the Truth We Need to Succeed.'

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