# Shell also served as CEO of NBCUniversal for more than three years.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Business Insider*

## Key points

- Jeff Shell has stepped down as president of Paramount after less than a year in the role.
- Shell's departure follows a $150 million lawsuit by RJ Cipriani alleging unpaid crisis communications work.
- Cipriani claims Shell shared sensitive, non-public information, including details about a UFC rights deal.
- Shell previously lost over $43 million in severance after being fired from NBCUniversal for sexual misconduct.

**Companies:** Paramount, NBCUniversal, RedBird Sports and Media
**Countries:** United States

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