NBCUniversal executive Richard Licata who stepped down unexpectedly in October was investigated for multiple allegations of abusive behavior, TheWrap has learned.
Licata, an industry veteran of 30 years and NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt’s consigliere at NBC, Showtime and Fox, cited his father’s death as the reason for his sudden resignation. He was NBCU’s Director of Communications, heading the network’s public relations for just over three years.
But multiple network insiders said that Licata’s behavior, including alleged abusive treatment of some staff, an uncontrolled temper and favoritism toward others was the subject of an external investigation. The accusations started last summer and culminated in Licata’s departure announced in October after external investigators conducted an inquiry, the insiders said.