Michelle Hawkins

As Charter’s chief procurement executive, Hawkins has played a key role in the company’s ongoing expansion efforts, particularly its multi-billion-dollar rural network buildout. In 2024, Charter’s Spectrum service activated its 10,000th local community. Hawkins also heads Charter’s supplier diversity program, which has passed $1 billion in total annual spend for six consecutive years ending in 2023, helping to ensure that the company’s network of vendors and suppliers reflects the communities they serve.

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