Craig Kornblau, president of Universal Pictures for 15 years, will advise the CVC unit on media and entertainment deals and provide help for its portfolio companies.

GV, the subsidiary of internet and technology conglomerate Alphabet formerly known as Google Ventures, has hired Craig Kornblau as its first media and entertainment adviser, Deadline has reported.

Kornblau was president of Universal Pictures, the film studio overseen by NBCUniversal and owned by mass media firm Comcast, between 1999 and 2014 during which time it produced hits including the Bourne, Fast and Furious and Bridget Jones series.

Kornblau will work with the corporate venturing unit’s entire portfolio but will also…