She created and launched a pro-social campaign designed to fight hate and discrimination in America, Erase the Hate, in 1994. Robot and Battlestar Galactica also received Peabody and AFI awards. also became the home of the E! Prior to that role, she was Senior Strategic Communications Advisor for the National Economic Council, where she managed the Administrations economic communications portfolio. Pearlena Igbokwe is Chairman, Universal Studio Group (USG), where she leads four powerhouse studios: Universal Television, UCP, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal International Studios that produce over 3,000 hours of programming currently airing or streaming around the globe. Mr. She began her career at the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Prior to being named Chairman and CEO in 2021, he served as Vice Chairman and President of Universal Creative, the group responsible for development strategy for the business and creating, planning and designing all Universal attractions and destinations worldwide. In addition, she shepherded Tracey Ullman's "State of the Union," Damon Wayans' "The Underground," Kirstie Alley's "Fat Actress" and the television adaptation of the hit feature film "Barbershop." Sincetheacquisition of Sky, Yaccarino hasscaledher transformative approachto create the first global premium video advertising solution. Igbokwe is Chairman, Universal Studio Group (USG), where she leads four powerhouse studios: Universal Television, Universal Content Productions (UCP), Universal Television Alternative Studio and. In this position, she spearheaded cross-platform breaking news and major events for both networks, including coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, and the networks Decision 2020 coverage including presidential debates, town halls, primaries and special election nights and forums. He reports to Mark Lazarus, Chairman, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. In this role, she is responsible for all aspects of creative affairs and production for NBCUniversal's three powerhouse studios: Universal Television, Universal Content Productions (UCP), and NBCUniversal International Studios. Since joining NBCU in 2011, her team has generated more than $100 billion in ad sales, expanded the companys reach globablly, forged groundbreaking ad partnerships, launched the first ad-supported streaming service, and made massive investments in data and technology capabilities. From 2016 to 2020, Igbokwe was President, Universal Television, where she oversaw creative development, casting and production and led the division to new heights with record production output. On the cable side, Bravo ranks among the top 5 cable networks among the 18-49 demographic and boasts the most loyal and engaged audience across all of cable entertainment. In her previous role as Chairman of the Universal Studio Group, she strategically aligned NBCUniversals content business for the global market, bringing together the companys three powerhouse studios -- Universal Television, UCP and NBCUniversal International Studios -- under one umbrella. In her capacity as Chairman, Igbokwe and her team support a slate of ambitious storytellers, including Jordan Peele, Sam Esmail, Nahnatchka Khan, Tina Fey, Seth MacFarlane, Julie Plec, Amy Poehler, Tanya Saracho, Michael Schur, Alan Yang, David Heyman, Selwyn Hinds, Tarell McCraney, Lorne Michaels, Gareth Neame, Debra Martin Chase, Nick Antosca and Dick Wolf, among numerous others. The company has been acknowledged for its leadership in diversity & inclusion, with repeat recognition on theForbeslist of Best Employers for Diversity, theFortunelist of 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity, and theDiversityInclist of Top 50 Companies for Diversity. Igbokwe whose studio houses Universal International Studios, Universal Cable Productions (UCP), Universal Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio said the big-ticket 'golden. Through these innovations, Yaccarino is streamlining the ad marketplace, creating more accurate measurement currencies, and maintaining the most pristine ad-ecosystem in the industry. Most recently, Sam Mendes highly-acclaimed 1917 won the Golden Globes Awards for Best Picture and Best Director; in 2019, Universal Pictures and Focus Features took home five Academy Awards including the Best Picture Oscar for Green Book and the Best Adapted Screenplay award for BlacKkKlansman; and in 2018, Get Out took home an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. At NBCU, she uses the power of media to advance equity and helps to launch DEI-focused initiatives, including BOLD, a program for employing veterans; #ShesMy, a campaign to uplift women and girls; Scene in Color, a collaboration with Target to elevate emerging BIPOC film creatives; and apartnership with Telemundo to release a Latina-centric storytelling guide. With a focus on innovation, personalization, and seamless access to the best entertainment experiences across platforms, he helped redefine the entertainment viewing experience for Xfinity TV customers with Xfinity X1, Xfinity Stream, cloud DVR, live in-home streaming across devices, the industrys first talking guide, and the Emmy-Award-winning voice remote. As a leader, Hammer sought ways to use her platforms to promote social inclusivity. Prior, Mr. Blumenstein holds a bachelors degree in economics and social science from the University ofMichigan, where she was Editor in Chief of the Michigan Daily. She reports directly to Jeff Shell, CEO NBCUniversal. Most recently, in March 2021, NBCUniversal and the NFL agreed to an 11-year extension and expansion for NBC Sports to continue as the home of Sunday Night Football, primetime televisions No. Universal Kids is anchored by original animation including DreamWorks Animations Wheres Waldo, and other original and acquired animation series including Floogals Remy and Boo, and Mighty Mike.. He earned a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center, where he graduated cum laude (1997). Race, equality and civil rights were frequent topics at the Robinson dinner table and those discussions continue to inform and drive his commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion today. That includes Donna Langley, chair of Universal Filmed Entertainment and Mark Lazarus, head of NBCU Television & Streaming, as well as Pearlena Igbokwe, chair of Universal Studios Group, Mark . In that role she led an expansion and elevation of the Business report and ensured The Times remained an essential destination for live coverage and breaking news. Previously, Lazarus was Chairman, NBCUniversal Broadcast, Entertainment and Lifestyle Group, Sports and News, where he was responsible for most of the companys east coast-based content businesses, including the Entertainment and Lifestyle Group, NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC. In 2013 she was named President of the NBC and Telemundo owned stations division after the Telemundo owned stations were integrated with the NBC stations. Kimberley D. Harris is Executive Vice President of Comcast Corporation and General Counsel of NBCUniversal. She also earned an MBA from Baylor University. Bond was Executive Vice President of Content Acquisition for Comcast Cable, where he was responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the Companys content portfolio, including the negotiation of programming agreements for all Comcast cable systems. Prior to being named sole Chairman, UFEG, in 2019, Langley served as Chairman of Universal Pictures since 2013 where she engineered a strategic slate of all-audience tentpoles, breakthrough comedies, and pop-culture hit horror films that resulted in four years of record global profit, and the two most profitable years in the studios 107-year history. Prior to joining NBCUniversal, Matt served as Vice President, National Accounts in the Disney and ESPN Media Networks division at The Walt Disney Company, where he worked for nine years. Prior to joining Hulu, Campbell spent more than a decade at Google in marketing leadership roles across the Google Ads and Google Cloud businesses. As Chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG), Donna Langley is responsible for the global creative strategy and business operations for the motion picture group. Vice Chairman, Business Affairs & Operations. At Turner Entertainment Group, he oversaw all aspects of Turner Entertainment Networks, which included Turner Sports, TBS, Turner Network Television (TNT), Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and truTV; as well as The Turner Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media unit, including Cartoon Network, Cartoon Network Studios, Adult Swim and Boomerang. Finally got around to watching this one-on-one with Pearlena Igbokwe, the Nigerian-American chairman of Universal Studio Group. Bond spearheaded the distribution of the XXII Olympic Winter Games from Sochi, Russia that resulted in more than 242 million media exposures acrossNBCUniversalsbroadcast, cable and digital properties. Together, the media groups and networks deliver the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment to English and Spanish speakers across any platform and screen. President, Peacock and Direct to Consumer, NBCUniversal. He earned his Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School and graduated cum laude from Tulane University with a Bachelors Degree in political science. In other words, Yaccarino has reengineered theadvertisingbusiness for the 21st century. In June 2020, the division launched LX News, a new TV/streaming network designed for millennials and Gen Z-ers that is reimagining the way that local news is presented to Adults 18-45. Jennifer Jenny Storms is Chief Marketing Officer, Entertainment and Sports, NBCUniversal and Chair of the NBCUniversal Marketing Council. Previously, Friedman held a number of senior roles in the Obama Administration, most recently as White House Deputy Press Secretary. Earlier in her career, Hammer was an original programming executive at Lifetime Television Network, where she executive produced several award-winning documentaries for the networks acclaimed Signature Series. Universal Television chief Pearlena Igbokwe has been elevated to head of TV content for NBCUniversal as part of the broader shakeup of NBCU's senior executive ranks. Valari Dobson Staab is Chairman of NBCUniversal Local, a division of NBCUniversal that is home to three local media groups: NBC Owned Television Stations, NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group, as well as multicast networks COZI TV, LX News and TeleXitos. He also serves on the NBCUniversal Executive Committee. Additionally, as General Counsel of NBCUniversal, Harris provides legal advice to the senior management team and oversees the legal function across all NBCUniversal divisions. September 9, 2020 - NBCUniversal announced today that Pearlena Igbokwe has been promoted to Chairman, Universal Studio Group and Bonnie Hammer is taking on a new role as Vice Chairman, NBCUniversal. Under Condes leadership, the NBCU News Group has made substantial investments in digital and streaming, accelerating its leading position across all platforms. She oversees NBC News editorial teams, newsgathering, field operations, booking, Meet the Press, Dateline NBC, and NBC News Studios. In this role, Ferrari is responsible for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises properties across Entertainment, Sports, News, Cable, Global Studios and 30 local stations in addition to broadcast, digital and streaming platforms, including Peacock. Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer and International. Bevacqua joined NBCUniversal in September 2018 as President, NBC Sports Group, overseeing programming, marketing, digital, the NBC Sports Regional Networks, and all Golf businesses. As Chairman of Global Advertising and Partnerships, she is the strategic and operational bridge across the entiretyof NBCUniversal's global networks, properties, and business units. She lives in Westchester County, New York with her husband and three sons. She lived with her family in a village which was affected by bomber planes while they depended on airlifted food during the Nigerian Civil War. In this role, she is responsible for all aspects of creative affairs and production for NBCUniversal's three powerhouse studios: Universal Television, Universal Content Productions (UCP), and NBCUniversal International Studios. Bevacqua graduated from the University of Notre Dame magna cum laude (1993), with a B.A. (NBC ) By Anousha Sakoui Staff Writer. Mr. Woodburys work includes the groundbreaking Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World and a multitude of Universals unique, immersive and exciting attractions around the globe. Most recently, Levinsohn reshaped Universals feature film release strategy, leading negotiations that resulted in innovative multi-year agreements across various distribution platforms, including introducing Peacock as the new and exclusive post theatrical home for Universal Films in the first several months of release. As 2021-2022 Ad Council Chair, Yaccarino partnered with thebusiness community,the White House, and government agencies to create a COVID-19 vaccination campaign, featuring Pope Francis and reaching over 200 million Americans. Under Staabs tenure, the division unveiled its very own network of state-of-the-art weather radars, the fourth largest weather radar network in the country, to help improve the stations weather forecasts and provide real-time weather information directly to audiences. Bringing with him nearly five decades of industry knowledge and international experience, he was responsible for the development, daily operation and grand opening of Universal Beijing Resort. In this role, Levinsohn has oversight over domestic theatrical distribution, global home entertainment, and global television distribution which licenses NBCUs vast Film and TV portfolio. Blumenstein served as deputy editor, Publishers Office, from February 2021 to May 2022. Vice Chairman & Chief Distribution Officer, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. from the University of Colorado. In February 2019, Bevacqua assumed oversight of the entire sports division. He is credited with transforming the Spanish-language media company into a leading global, multi-platform media brand. Earlier in his career, he served as counsel for the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Harris is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Yale Law School Center for the Study of Corporate Law, and the Board of Trustees of the Mount Sinai Health System. Under Hammer's leadership, these cable networks experienced tremendous growth domestically and internationally. Appearing virtually from her Los Angeles home, Igbokwe, who now reports to CEO Jeff Shell, opened up about her Nigerian upbringing, the recent demographic shifts in Hollywood's executive ranks. All Pearlena Igbokwe has known and achieved all her life was made possible by her knowledge of television. Executive Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer. In addition to being the most-watched news organization in the country, it is now the number one digital news organization in the U.S. for the first time in its history. Rashida Jones is President of MSNBC, the premiere destination for breaking news, award-winning journalism, in-depth analysis and informed perspectives. Hammer moved to Peacock after serving as Chairman, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment where she had executive oversight of leading cable brands USA Network, SYFY, Bravo, Oxygen, E! The stations also present streaming-only newscasts for their communities and their content is available on various OTT platforms, including Peacock, NBCUniversals streaming platform. She is also a recipient of 2018 Producers Guild of Americas Milestone Award; the 2016 Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Pioneer of the Year Award; and the 2014 Women in Films Crystal Award for Excellence in Film. As Chairman of NBCU International Group, Conde was responsible for the operations and international expansion of NBCUniversal businesses outside of North America.
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