Chairman, NBCUniversal News Group, NBCUniversal
Comcast
2011 rank: Return
Age: 58
In July, Comcast-controlled NBCU named Fili-Krushel to head up a new group, overseeing a lucrative but battle-scarred portfolio that includes NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, and the Weather Channel. A trusted lieutenant of NBCU honcho Steve Burke, Fili-Krushel needs to revive Today's sliding ratings.
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