Theresa Hennesy

SVP, Group Technical Advisor, Comcast Cable

The 30-year veteran of the communications industry leads Comcast’s technology initiatives across Engineering & Platform Services, and manages the strategic roadmap for network, security and infrastructure. She also oversees technology business continuity planning and directs the employee innovation initiative. She is the 2016 Women in Technology Award winner, presented by WICT, SCTE/ISBE and Cablefax. Her advice for up-and-coming women in tech? “Being technically talented is great, but to get a technology implemented and executed, you need to sell the idea. Communication is key to that success.”