(Reuters) - Comcast Corp's (O:CMCSA) NBCUniversal on Wednesday promoted Pearlena Igbokwe to run the media conglomerate's global television business as chairman of Universal Studio Group in a corporate restructuring.
Bonnie Hammer, who held the role, will take over as vice chairman of NBCUniversal and advise NBCU Chief Executive Officer Jeff Shell (LON:RDSa).
Hammer takes over from Ron Meyer, one of the most powerful executives in Hollywood, who ended a 25-year career at the company last month after disclosing a settlement with a woman with whom he had a consensual affair years ago.
As president of Universal Television, Igbokwe oversaw shows including “Russian Doll,” “The Good Place,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and Dick Wolf’s new “FBI.”
She will now lead Universal Television, Universal Content Productions and NBCUniversal International Studios.