Comcast has announced additional appointments to the planned leadership team at SpinCo, the publicly traded company that will include USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel, and digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and SportsEngine.
The team, which will be led by Mark Lazarus as Chief Executive Officer and Anand Kini, prospective Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
Appointments to the SpinCo leadership team include Val Boreland as President of Entertainment, Keith Cocozza as Chief Communications Officer, Brian Dorfler as Chief Human Resources Officer, Jeff Mayzurk as President, Operations & Technology, Kristin Newkirk as Chief Financial Officer, TV Networks, David Pietrycha as Chief Revenue and Business Officer, and Greg Wright as Chief Accounting Officer and Controller. There will be additional executive announcements in the coming weeks as the company continues to build out the management team.
“As we embark on this journey to build a one-of-a-kind company, I am thrilled to be joined by such a talented group of leaders with the experience and expertise needed to make SpinCo a leading multimedia company from day one,” said Mark Lazarus. “Together, we will capitalize upon our iconic media assets, chart a course for growth and continue to attract additional talent as we build momentum toward the completion of the spin-off.”
Under the plans, NBCUniversal will retain broadcast and streaming media properties including NBC entertainment, sports, news and Bravo, which feed into the streaming service, Peacock.
