David Novak to Serve as Chairman of Comcast’s SpinCo

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SpinCo has a chairman.

Comcast has appointed David Novak as the chair of its board of directors for the newly separated cable channel division. He will collaborate closely with CEO Mark Lazarus to develop and carry out the company’s strategic plans during this transition phase.

The as-yet-unnamed company, tentatively referred to as SpinCo, will primarily consist of Comcast’s cable television channels (with the exception of Bravo), along with various digital platforms such as USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, Golf Channel, Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and SportsEngine.

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For several years, Novak has served as a board member for Comcast. Previously, he held the position of CEO at Yum! Brands, a company that originated from a larger entity. Yum! is responsible for brands like Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, and it was separated from PepsiCo. Once the spinoff process is finalized, Novak will step down from Comcast’s board of directors.

His initial task at SpinCo involves establishing a board of directors to supervise the company during the separation process.

Comcast is thrilled that SpinCo will benefit from the expertise and achievements of David Novak, who has been appointed as its new chairman. Brian Roberts, Comcast’s chairman and CEO, praised David’s ability to foster growth and create value in public companies, stating he is perfectly suited to gather and direct a top-tier board. David has been a significant asset to Comcast’s board and is well-regarded as an exceptional CEO; Roberts is certain that his collaboration with Mark Lazarus will immediately put the new company at an advantage.

Lazarus stated that David is well-respected for his strategic leadership abilities, boasting a distinct set of skills and numerous years of experience in managing brand portfolios. He was instrumental in successfully separating Yum! Brands from PepsiCo. We are excited to collaborate closely with David as we shape SpinCo’s future strategy, aiming to optimize the value and possibilities of our cherished media properties.

Novak expressed his gratitude for being named Chair of SpinCo’s board, especially given the exciting changes happening in the media sector. He views this position as a special chance to collaborate with SpinCo’s impressive collection of resources and some of the brightest minds in this rapidly changing field. He is eager to join forces with Mark and the rest of the executive team to establish a cutting-edge, independent media company that sets new standards.

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2025-03-19 19:54