NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell to Depart After Probe Into Improper Conduct

The CEO of Comcast is resigning after an investigation found he engaged in inappropriate conduct.

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell to Depart After Probe Into Improper Conduct

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NBCUniversal's Chief Executive Jeff Shell has resigned after an investigation of a complaint for inappropriate conduct. This is a shocking fall for a man who pushed to make sweeping changes as the media giant entered the streaming era.

Shell's departure, which is effective immediately, has been announced by Comcast Corp. on Sunday. He worked there for about two decades.