Mark Lazarus

Mark Lazarus is the Prospective Chief Executive Officer of SpinCo. In this role, Lazarus manages all aspects of SpinCo, a prospective new publicly traded company comprised of a strong portfolio of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and Sports Engine.

In his previous role as Chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group, Lazarus oversaw the company’s TV and Streaming platforms, distribution and monetization. This expansive business included NBC broadcast and a range of cable television networks in addition to the Direct-to-Consumer business.

Previously, Lazarus was Chairman, NBCUniversal Broadcast, Entertainment and Lifestyle Group, Sports and News, where he led most of the company’s East Coast-based content businesses, including the Entertainment and Lifestyle Group, NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC. In addition, he oversaw the NBC Sports Group, NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations and NBC Affiliate Relations. Under Lazarus’ leadership, the company forged new deals with the Olympics, NFL, NASCAR and the Premier League among many other partnerships

Prior to joining NBCUniversal, Lazarus was President of Media and Marketing at CSE and previously served as President of Turner Entertainment Group from 2003-08.

At Turner Entertainment Group, he oversaw all aspects of Turner Entertainment Networks, which included advertising sales, 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. Previously, he served as President of Turner Sports from 1999-03.

A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Lazarus is on the Board of Governors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and serves on the Board of Directors for the East Lake Foundation and Hilton Grand Vacations.