(Reuters) -Comcast stated on Monday it’ll appoint President Michael Cavanagh as co-CEO, adopting a twin chief govt mannequin as the corporate prepares to spin off a number of NBCUniversal cable networks as a part of a restructuring.
Cavanagh will take up the brand new position in January and likewise be a part of the corporate’s board, serving alongside Brian Roberts, who will proceed as chairman and co-CEO.
A number of high-profile companies resembling Oracle and Netflix have adopted a co-CEO mannequin to higher handle their operations as they turn into extra complicated and globally diversified.
Comcast plans to spin off its NBCUniversal cable channels, together with USA Community and CNBC, into a brand new firm known as Versant later this yr amid shifting market dynamics and rising curiosity in streaming platforms.
“He’s the best particular person to assist lead Comcast as we handle the pivot we’re making to drive development throughout the corporate,” Roberts stated in a press release.
Comcast can also be planning a restructuring of its largest enterprise unit, connectivity and platforms that features Xfinity web, cell and pay TV companies, Reuters reported earlier this month. It plans to remove a layer of administration and reduce jobs as a part of efforts to centralize operations.
The corporate can also be working to show round its broadband enterprise, which has confronted intense competitors from wi-fi telecom suppliers which can be aggressively selling web and cell bundle offers.
Comcast has responded by introducing nationwide pricing, five-year worth ensures, and bundled cell and broadband packages.
Cavanagh joined Comcast as its finance chief in 2015. He was beforehand additionally the JPMorgan’s CFO for six years, and co-head of the monetary big’s company and funding financial institution.
(Reporting by Harshita Mary Varghese in Bengaluru; Enhancing by Leroy Leo)
