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Jeffrey Adam Zucker, popularly known as Jeff Zucker, is an American media executive who is currently working as the president and CEO of NBC Universal.  He also worked as an executive in residence at Columbia Business School. In January 2013, he was hired to serve as the president of CNN Worldwide after Jim Walton’s tenure. In his career, he supervises CNN, CNN International, HLN, and CNN Digital.

• Jeff Zuckerwas born Jeffrey Adam Zucker on the 9^th of April, 1965. He is 55 years old as of 2020, and he celebrates his birthday with his family, friends and colleagues on the 9^th of April every year. He was born in into a Jewish family in Florida, United States of America. Jeff will be turning 56 years old on the 9^th of April 2020.
• Zucker was born to his parents in Florida, near Miami. His father was called Matthew, a cardiologist, and he is called Arline, who worked as a school teacher. However, details about his other family members and siblings are currently unavailable, but we shall update the information once they are out.
• Jeff is a man of average stature and appears to be quite tall as seen in his photos, relative to his surroundings. He stands at the height of 5 feet and6 inches or1.68 meters.  He has a bodyweight of 147.71 lbs or 67kg. However, details about his other body measurement are currently unavailable. We are keeping tabs, and we shall update the information as soon as it is available.
• Zucker was enrolled to North Miami Senior High School in 1982where he acquired his secondary education He attended Northwestern University’s National High School Institute program where he studied journalism. Later on, he joined Harvard University where he graduated in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in American history.
• Jeff married his beautiful and lovely wife, Caryn Nathanson, who is the supervisor for Saturday Night Live. The two tied their knot in 1996 and were blessed with four children; three sons and a daughter. In 2018, the couple agreed to divorce but would take care of the children mutually.

• Jeff began his career in 1986 when he was hired by NBC to work as a researcher. After three years of working, he moved to serve as a field producer for the show today. In 1992, he held the position of an executive producer for the show he has managed to its succession. He was therefore credited for steering it into 6-years of dominating in ratings. In 2000, Jeff was appointed to serve as the president of NBC Entertainment.
• In 2000, NBC was operating under his leadership with earnings of $533 million and by 2003; it had shot to $870,000. Jeff also served other posts like being the president of News and Cable Group, President of CEO of NBC Universal.
• In, 2005, Zucker was promoted to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of NBC Universal Television Group. He worked alongside with Robert Charles Wright, vice chairman of General Electric and chairman & CEO of NBC Universal.
• In 2010, the New York Post reported that Jeff would receive a payment of between $30 million and $40 million to leave NBC Universal. This was after Comcast had achieved its 51% acquisition in the company.
• January 01, 2013, he left the show after being appointed the president of CNN Worldwide. In 2014, his leadership increased the primetime and daytime viewership of CNN. After some time, the viewership of NBC surpassed that of MSNBC, and hence rated in October 2014 as second behind Fox News Channel.
• In 2016, CNN had 105 million visitors not only on its mobile properties but also on its website. Currently, Jeff is still the president of CNN. In 2019, he was named as the chairman of the WarnerMedia News and Sports.
• In 1996, Jeff was diagnosed with colon cancer, and he opted to go through a surgical operation two times plus chemotherapy. In 2018, Jeff underwent elective heart surgery but later recovered. He is now active in his career as the leader of CNN.
• Jeff earns an estimated salary of $6.3 million. However, this pay varies subsequently depending on the level of seniority of the employee in question.
• Jeff has a net worth estimated to be $50 million as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. Through his various sources of income, Jeff has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
• Jeff owns an apartment that is located on a plum corner of New York City’s Upper East Side. The house is said to be worth $17.5 million. The house has five bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms in approximately 4,000 square feet.