Former NBCUniversal Chief in Talks to Join Private-Equity Firm RedBird Capital Partners
Updated Nov. 27, 2023 3:43 pm ETFormer NBCUniversal Chief Executive Jeff Shell is in advanced talks to join private-equity firm RedBird Capital Partners, leading its sports and entertainment investment business.Shell is likely to begin work at the company in January, a spokesperson for RedBird said. RedBird has expanded its media holdings in recent years and owns stakes in the production companies Skydance Media and Artists Equity, the studio launched by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8