An announcement about former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell’s appointment to RedBird is expected in the first quarter. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesFormer NBCUniversal Chief Executive Jeff Shell is in advanced talks to join private-equity firm RedBird Capital Partners, leading its sports and entertainment investment business. A formal announcement about Shell’s appointment is expected in the first quarter of next year. A spokesperson for RedBird confirmed the negotiations.

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Persons: Jeff Shell’s, RedBird, Kevin Dietsch, Jeff Shell Organizations: RedBird Capital Partners