Philip Nutsugah

Nutsugah is responsible for developing and managing Cox’s wireline and wireless Internet product portfolio, including Gigablast, Cox’s residential 1 Gigabit service, devices and home networking. Nutsugah is also accountable for the long-term evolution of the broadband access platform. While there are some well-publicized diversity issues in the world of sports, he sees athletics as the ultimate meritocracy. “You succeed based on your ability to perform,” Nutsugah notes.

The technology that will most benefit cable over the next year is…
DOCSIS 3.1 will allow us to deliver ubiquitous 1 Gbps data rates to compete more effectively with Google Fiber, AT&T, Verizon and others.

What television show/s – cable or broadcast – best embrace diversity?
Sports programming. While it is not without some well publicized diversity issues, sports is the ultimate meritocracy; you succeed based on your ability to perform.

Favorite charity organization you work with?
I’m on the board of Camp Twin Lakes, an Atlanta based non-profit providing programs for children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges through a network of three camps in Georgia. (www.camptwinklakes.org)