Comcast Appoints New Co-CEO

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Cavanagh will be appointed as Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2, 2026. The new employment agreement secures his position through January 1, 2029, with an annual base salary of $2,750,000 and a performance-based cash bonus target of 300% of his base salary. Cavanagh also received a Performance Award valued at approximately $35 million, which will vest based on certain conditions.

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