Michael Powell

Title: President/CEO, NCTA

Education: BA, William & Mary; JD Georgetown

Why Him? How many cable industry execs have FCC Chairman on their CV? We thought so… Since joining NCTA in April, Powell has already become an advocate for cable’s ever-burgeoning technology, services and content, relating at the 2011 Cable Show that the industry’s broadband platform is “a critical part of the infrastructure needed to realize our national ambition.”

Year Ahead: Powell is likely to maintain focus on keeping federal regulation at bay as cable continues to innovate. ?

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Cogeco President/CEO Frédéric Perron outlined the Canadian broadband operator’s plan to improve financial performance in 2H26 in the U.S., where it operates under the Breezeline brand as well as the recently launched, central Ohio-based ISP Welo.

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