Cathy Avgiris

Avgiris has served in a variety of key roles at Comcast for more than two decades. She continues to work toward simplifying how Comcast does business with customers that will improve the company’s overall customer experience. “There are so many opportunities for women in cable, and especially in non-traditional roles like product development, engineering, operations and general management,” she says. “Women need to step outside their comfort zone and go for these roles.”

Where are the biggest growth areas for women in cable?

There are so many opportunities for women in cable, and especially in non-traditional roles like product development, engineering, operations and general management. Women need to step outside their comfort zone and go for these roles.

What’s the most important aspect of mentoring?

Providing feedback and coaching through mistakes to make your mentee more effective in their role.

Your favorite trick for unwinding?

Blast the sound system in the car on the way home and sing at the top of your lungs