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business2 years ago

CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble departs following sexual harassment accusations against former NBCUniversal CEO.

CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble, who accused former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell of sexual harassment and sex discrimination, is leaving the company. The news about Gamble’s departure came more than two weeks after Shell left the company following an outside legal counsel investigation into allegations of “inappropriate conduct.”

business2 years ago

CNBC Anchor Hadley Gamble Departs After Accusing Former NBCUniversal CEO of Sexual Harassment.

Hadley Gamble, a senior international correspondent and anchor for CNBC, is leaving the network after reporting alleged sexual harassment by former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell. CNBC executives had previously informed Gamble that they were not renewing her contract, which was set to expire this summer. Comcast, NBCUniversal's parent company, hired an outside law firm to investigate Gamble's complaint and found evidence that corroborated her allegations. Shell stepped down in April and will not receive a severance package.

business2 years ago

CNBC Anchor Hadley Gamble Departs Following Sexual Harassment Accusations Against Former NBCUniversal CEO

CNBC has announced the departure of anchor and senior international correspondent Hadley Gamble, who filed a sexual harassment complaint against former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell. Comcast fired Shell in April after corroborating a female employee's allegations of sexual harassment. Gamble's lawyer confirmed that it was her complaint that led to the probe into Shell.

business2 years ago

CNBC cuts ties with anchor Hadley Gamble following sexual harassment accusations against NBCUniversal CEO.

Hadley Gamble, anchor and senior international correspondent, is leaving CNBC following the firing of ex-NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, which was prompted by Gamble's complaints of sexual harassment and sex discrimination. Comcast confirmed that Shell had been fired for cause, forfeiting a significant payout. Mike Cavanagh, Comcast president and CFO, is overseeing NBCU in the interim.

business2 years ago

CNBC Anchor Departs Following Complaints Against NBCUniversal CEO

Hadley Gamble, a CNBC anchor and senior international correspondent, is leaving the company. Gamble had been part of the headlines involving the business-news outlet’s corporate parent and the ouster of its most recent CEO, Jeff Shell. Comcast, NBCUniversal’s corporate parent, terminated Shell “with cause” after evidence was uncovered that corroborated allegations of inappropriate conduct, including sexual harassment. Gamble has been a distinguished journalist for more than a decade for CNBC, undertaking highly visible and challenging assignments, and developing deep expertise in the Middle East and beyond.

business2 years ago

CNBC Anchor Departs Following Allegations Against NBCUniversal CEO

CNBC has announced that it is parting ways with Hadley Gamble, an anchor and senior correspondent who accused former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell of sexual harassment. CNBC and Gamble reached an agreement for her to leave the company. Gamble's complaint led to an investigation that resulted in Shell's firing last month. The complaint also raised allegations of bullying and discrimination at CNBC.

business2 years ago

NBCUniversal CEO ousted over scandal involving Trump donor and CNBC anchor forfeits $43M payout.

A leaked video from 2020 revealed that CNBC reporter Hadley Gamble had a romantic relationship with billionaire Tom Barrack, a prominent Trump backer. The relationship was exposed to her coworkers, sparking murmurs among staffers who questioned why it was never disclosed on air. Gamble's relationship with Barrack prompted a human resources probe at CNBC in 2021, which cleared her of any wrongdoing. The video also raised questions about Gamble's "inappropriate relationship" with ousted NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell.

business2 years ago

The Dark Side of Media: Sex Scandals, Power Struggles, and Controversial Exits.

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell was fired after a nearly decade-long extramarital affair with CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble, who accused him of sexual harassment. The investigation corroborated the complaint, and Shell was fired "with cause," leaving a town that has become desensitized to C-suite sex scandals bamboozled. The timing coincided with Gamble's contract situation, and she recently learned that her contract would not be renewed when it expired this summer. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts delivered the news to Shell, and his staff will now report to Roberts acolyte Michael Cavanagh.

business2 years ago

"Sex Scandals and Media Culture: The Controversial Firing of NBCUniversal's Jeff Shell"

The recent ouster of NBC Universal's CEO, Jeff Shell, due to an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company has left industry executives divided. Some were shocked by the news, while others claim to have known about rumors of Shell's conduct. Only one relationship has been made public, with senior international correspondent at CNBC, Hadley Gamble, filing a complaint of sexual harassment and sex discrimination. Despite firing other executives for alleged inappropriate conduct, Shell's behavior has left many wondering how he could have been so unwary.

entertainment2 years ago

Media Executives in the Spotlight: Scandals and Romance Rumors

Former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell was spotted walking his dog in Beverly Hills with an unidentified man, his first public sighting since being fired from the network for admitting to an "inappropriate relationship" with CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble. The pair reportedly started their relationship 11 years ago and continued it sporadically until it ended a couple of years ago. Shell had worked at the company for nearly two decades and served as chief executive since 2020.

business2 years ago

"Media Industry Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations and Fallout"

Hadley Gamble, the CNBC correspondent who brought down NBC Universal CEO Jeff Shell, was romantically linked to David Bonderman, the billionaire chairman of private equity firm TPG, according to a whistleblower complaint. Bonderman allegedly treated Gamble to frequent trips on the firm’s private jet and lavished her with gifts. Gamble filed sexual harassment and sex discrimination complaints against Shell, which led to his ouster. TPG settled the whistleblower complaint in 2017 without admitting guilt for $13 million.

business2 years ago

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Fired Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

Comcast has fired NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell after corroborating a female employee's allegations of sexual harassment. The employee, identified as CNBC anchor and senior international correspondent Hadley Gamble, provided emails that backed up her complaint, and NBC quickly hired outside legal counsel to investigate. Shell announced his immediate departure, admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company. Comcast President Mike Cavanagh will assume Shell's duties.

business2 years ago

"Sexual Harassment Claims Shake Up Media Industry Leadership"

Former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell has been accused of sexual harassment and sex discrimination by CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble. Comcast, NBCUniversal's parent company, announced that Shell would be stepping down immediately after an investigation into inappropriate conduct. Shell apologized for his behavior and claimed he had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company. The investigation found evidence that Shell had sexually harassed a female employee, prompting his termination.

business2 years ago

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Resigns Amidst Sexual Harassment Allegations and Inappropriate Conduct Investigation.

CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble accused former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell of sexual harassment and sex discrimination in a complaint to the media company, according to her lawyer. Comcast, the parent company of NBCUniversal, announced Sunday that Shell was exiting "effective immediately" after an outside legal counsel investigation into "inappropriate conduct." Shell apologized for his conduct and said: "I'm truly sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down."

entertainment2 years ago

"NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Resigns Over Inappropriate Relationship"

Hadley Gamble, a CNBC anchor based in Dubai, was the female employee who filed a complaint against NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell, leading to his resignation. Gamble is best known for being one of the last Western reporters to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin before the invasion of Ukraine last year. She was accused by Russian state media of acting "as a sex object" during the interview. Gamble is a native of Tennessee and worked as a stringer for The Associated Press and Reuters before joining CNBC in 2010. She currently hosts "Capital Connections" on the business channel in the Middle East.