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Brian L. Roberts

Chairman and Co-CEO, Comcast · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-11-07

Brian L. Roberts is the CEO of Comcast (CMCSA). Roberts is based in the United States. Roberts was born in 1959 in Philadelphia and educated at Germantown Academy and The Wharton School.

Brian L. Roberts is an American entrepreneur and business executive who has led Comcast since becoming President in 1990 and CEO in 2002. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School in 1981 and began his career at Comcast immediately after graduation. He is the son of Comcast founder Ralph J. Roberts.

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Recent coverage has focused on Comcast's major corporate restructuring, particularly the planned separation of NBCUniversal from the company to create two independent public entities with distinct media and technology focuses. Roberts remains central to this transformation as chair, with reporting also noting recent share dispositions and a significant family charitable contribution to children's health initiatives.

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Born
June 28, 1959 · Philadelphia
Citizenship
United States
Education
Germantown Academy, The Wharton School

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Brian L. Roberts: FAQ

Who is Brian L. Roberts?
Brian L. Roberts is the Chairman and Co-CEO of Comcast, based in United States.
What company does Brian L. Roberts lead?
Brian L. Roberts is CEO of Comcast.
Where was Brian L. Roberts educated?
Brian L. Roberts studied at Germantown Academy, The Wharton School.