History of Jeff Shell in Timeline

Jeff Shell is a prominent figure in the American media industry. He held the position of CEO at NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of the telecommunications conglomerate Comcast, from 2019 to 2023. His tenure demonstrates a significant career at a major media company.

2001: President of FOX Cable Network Group

Jeff Shell served as the President of FOX Cable Network Group in 2001.

2004: Joining Comcast

In 2004, Jeff Shell joined Comcast as the President of Comcast Programming Group.

2005: Laura Fay Shell's Employment

Until 2005, Jeff Shell's wife, Laura Fay Shell, worked for Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky as his planning deputy.

April 2008: Endorsement of Barack Obama and Appointment as Chairman

In April 2008, Jeff Shell publicly endorsed Barack Obama for the Pennsylvania primary. Subsequently, he was appointed by President Obama as the Chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, succeeding Michael Lynton.

2010: Induction into Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

Jeff Shell was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.

2012: Beginning of Extramarital Affair

Jeff Shell's extramarital affair with a female employee, later identified as CNBC reporter Hadley Gamble, began in 2012.

2015: Dorothy and Sherrill C. Corwin Human Relations Award

In 2015, Jeff Shell was honored with the Dorothy and Sherrill C. Corwin Human Relations Award by the American Jewish Committee.

January 2019: Purchase of Nate 'n Al Deli

In January 2019, Jeff Shell, along with Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, Michael Meldman, and Jay Sures, announced their purchase of Nate 'n Al, a Beverly Hills deli, to prevent its closure after three generations of family ownership.

2019: CEO of NBCUniversal

In 2019, Jeff Shell became the CEO of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast.

January 1, 2020: Assumed Role as CEO of NBCUniversal

On January 1, 2020, Jeff Shell officially assumed the role of CEO of NBCUniversal, reporting to Comcast CEO Brian L. Roberts.

May 2020: Consideration of Programming Changes at CNBC

In May 2020, The New York Times reported that Jeff Shell was contemplating replacing CNBC's primetime business reality shows with right-wing talk shows to attract conservative viewers.