Cory Shields has been named executive vice president, global policy strategies and alliances, NBC Universal. He reports to NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker. In this newly created position, Shields will advance
the company's global agenda for strengthening IP protection for the company's content and build strong alliances with other IP-intensive industries and labor unions. Previously, Shields was NBCU
executive vice president, communications. Prior to NBCU, he was at Sony BMG Music Entertainment, where he served as senior vice president, corporate communications.