Versant signage on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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Comcast on Thursday announced the expected board members of its cable networks spinout, Versant.
They come from backgrounds in media, technology, finance and other industries, according to Versant.
Versant will be the parent company of what are now NBCUniversal’s cable networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel. On the digital front, it is also set to house Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass and SportsEngine.
The spinoff is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Here’s the slate of board members:
Mark Lazarus
Mark Lazarus is the CEO of Versant. Previously, he was chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group.
Mark Lazarus, CEO of Versant, visits the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 21, 2025.
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“The announcement of the future Board marks a critical milestone as we define our long-term strategy
and advance the value of our iconic media portfolio,” said Lazarus in a statement. “I look forward to collaborating with this distinguished group as we establish a leading independent media company.”
David Novak
David Novak is the prospective chairman of Versant.
He is a longtime board member of Comcast and the former CEO of Yum! Brands. He will resign from his position on Comcast’s board at the time of the spinoff, according to Versant.
Rebecca Campbell
Rebecca Campbell is the former chairman of international content and operations at The Walt Disney Company. She is also the interim CEO of Meow Wolf, an arts and entertainment company.
Creighton Condon
Creighton Condon is counsel at global law firm of A&O Shearman, advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. He also counsels boards of directors and special committees.
Michael Conway
Michael Conway is the former CEO of Starbucks North America. Prior to Starbucks, he worked at Johnson & Johnson and Campbell Soup Company. He has also served as a McCormick board director for the past 10 years.
David Eun
David Eun is a founding advisor to generative artificial intelligence firm Kanza AI, which is focused on health, wellness and medicine. He is also co-founder of investment firm Alakai Group. Previously, he was president and chief innovation officer of Samsung Electronics.
Gerald Hassell
Gerald Hassell is the former chairman and CEO of The Bank of New York Mellon. He is also a former director of Comcast and MetLife.
Scott Mahoney
Scott Mahoney is the chairman and CEO of Peter Millar, a golf apparel company. He previously worked at Polo Ralph Lauren. He is also on the board of directors of Fleet Feet, a running shoe and apparel company.
Maritza Montiel
Maritza Montiel is the former deputy CEO and vice chairman of Deloitte & Touche LLP’s U.S. business.
Montiel has served on the board of directors at McCormick for the past 10 years and is currently on the board of directors for cruise company Royal Caribbean. She is a former director of Comcast and APTAR.
Len Potter
Len Potter founded Wildcat Capital Management, a registered investment advisor, and has served as its president and CEO since its start. He is also a founder and senior managing director of Vida Ventures, a biotech venture fund.
Disclosure: Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal, which owns CNBC. Versant would become the new parent company of CNBC under the proposed spinoff.
