Comcast spinoff Versant announces board of directors

Comcast On Thursday, Verslant announced the expected board members of the cable networks.

According to Verslant, they come from the past in media, technology, finance and other industries.

Versant will be the main company of NBCuniversal’s cable networks, including USA Network, CNBC, Msnbc, Oxygen, E!, Syfy and Golf Channel. On the digital façade, Fantango, Rotten Tomato, Golfnow, Golfpass and Sportsengine will also host.

Spinoff is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

Here is the list of members of the board of directors:

Mark Lazarus

Mark Lazarus is the CEO of Versant. He was previously president of NBCuniversal Media Group.

“When defining our long -term strategy, the announcement of the future board points to a critical milestone.
And advance the value of our iconic media portfolio, “said Lazarus In a statement. “I am looking forward to cooperating with this distinguished group while establishing a leading independent media company.”

David Novak

David Novak is the possible president of Verslant.

For a long time, the board member and former CEO of Comcast Swow! Brands. According to Verslant, during Spinoff, he will resign from his position on the Compast board of directors.

Rebecca Campbell

Rebecca Campbell is the former president of international content and operations. Walt Disney company. He is also the temporary CEO of Meow Wolf, an art and entertainment company.

Creightton Condon

Creightton Condon advises Customers on A & O Shearman’s global law firm and advises customers on merger, inheritance, disposal and joint initiatives. He also consults the Board of Directors and Special Committees.

Michael Conway

Michael Conway is the former CEO. Starbucks North America. Working before Starbucks Johnson & Johnson And Campbell soup company. Also a Mccormick He’s the Director of the Board of Directors for the last 10 years.

David Eun

David Eun is the founding advisor of Kanza Ai, a productive artificial intelligence firm focusing on health, vitality and medicine. He is also the founding partner of the investment company Reclaim Group. He was previously president of Samsung Electronics and chief innovation manager.

Gerald Hassell

Gerald Hassell is former president and CEO. New York Mellon Bank. At the same time, a former director and Metal life.

Scott Mahoney

Scott Mahoney is the president and CEO of Golf Clothing Company Peter Millar. He worked in Polo before Ralph Lauren. In addition, Fleet Feet Board of Directors, running shoes and clothing company.

Maritza Montiel

Maritza Montiel is the former CEO and Vice President of the US business of Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Montiel has worked on the board of directors in McCormick for the last 10 years and is currently on the board of directors for Cruise Company Royal Caribbean. He is the former director of Comcast and Appar.

Len Potter

Len Potter founded Wildcat Capital Management, a registered investment consultant and has served as President and CEO since its onset. He is also the founder and senior general manager of Vida Ventures, a biotechnology venture fund.

Description: Comcast is the parent company of NBCuniversal, the owner of CNBC. Versant will be the new home company of CNBC as part of the proposed Spinoff.