NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell on Sunday left his function instantly after he admitted an “inappropriate relationship” with a lady within the comany, mum or dad firm Comcast introduced.

“Immediately is my final day as CEO of NBCUniversal. I had an inappropriate relationship with a lady within the firm, which I deeply remorse. I am really sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they’re essentially the most gifted folks within the enterprise and the chance to work with them the final 19 years has been a privilege,” Shell mentioned in an announcement.

An organization e-mail mentioned Shell’s crew will report back to Comcast President Mike Cavanagh.

“We’re dissatisfied to share this information with you. We constructed this firm on a tradition of integrity. Nothing is extra necessary than how we deal with one another. You must rely in your leaders to create a secure and respectful office. When our ideas and insurance policies are violated, we’ll at all times transfer shortly to take applicable motion, as now we have carried out right here,” Cavanagh and Comcast CEO Brian Roberts mentioned in a separate assertion.

Comcast is because of report earnings Thursday.

Disclosure: Comcast owns NBCUniversal, the mum or dad firm of CNBC.

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