Jacqueline Boudreau

The veteran cable and telecom exec has been at the nexus of Cox’s transformation to next-generation technical operations since she became corporate director of systems operation centers in 2009. Prior to her more recent role, she advanced up the ladder at Cox New England, where she led system operations and network surveillance, among other tasks. A successful career means “having a passion for what you do, helping the people around you advance their own careers and making a real difference in your company and industry,” she says.

How can cable do better job at supporting the industry’s women?

Encourage women to join and build careers in our industry

How do you define a successful career?

Having a passion for what you do, helping the people around you advance their own careers and making a real difference in your company and industry.

Best trick for maintaining the personal-professional life balance?

Always have something special on the calendar to look forward to — such as a family vacation or an industry event.

When not in the office, where are we most likely to find you?

Spending quality time with my family, working on projects around the house or with close friends.