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12. The Fab FourGlenn Britt Title: President/CEO, Time Warner Cable Age: 57 Years in Industry: 34 Landel C. Hobbs Title: Chief Operating Officer, Time Warner Cable Age: 44 Years in Industry: 13 Years left in the industry: “As long as it’s fun!” John K. Martin, Jr. Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Time Warner Cable Age: 39 Years in Industry: 1 Years left in the industry: “Lots” Robert D. Marcus Title: Senior Executive Vice President, Time Warner Cable Age: 41 Years in Industry: “8 in Media; 1.5 in Cable” Why Them? Their vocal harmonies may not match those of the Beatles, but this fab four's uncanny ability to harmonize business operations is worth a nod. Perhaps the group’s biggest feat last year was the successful closing of the Adelphia deal and subsequent plans for an IPO. It wasn’t easy. Time Warner won’t make any money off the IPO, with proceeds going to Adelphia creditors, but the MSO will keep an 84% stake in the cable biz and have 90.6% voting control of the new company. That should put Time Warner Cable in a good position to buy more cable properties. Meanwhile, the company has posted strong numbers in recent quarters. Time Warner’s executive band appears ready to keep rockin.’ - MG Glenn Britt Biggest cable surprise of 2006: “It shouldn’t have been a surprise, but seeing Wall Street appreciate cable again.” Person (other than my current boss) who I’d most like to work for: Joe Collins Favorite city: New York, NY Favorite piece of tech: “Any device that demonstrates proven appeal to our customers.” Least favorite piece of tech: “Anything designed without the consumer in mind.” What profession other than yours would like to attempt? “I have never been more excited to be working in this industry and wouldn’t change it for any other profession.” Landel Hobbs I knew the cable industry was for me when: “In the early 80’s, I worked for Curtis Mathis TV and sold the first form of VOD (i.e. VCR rental tapes).” Defining career moment: “Working for Ted Turner in the mid 90’s.” Biggest cable surprise of 2006: “Actually closing the Adelphia/Comcast transaction!” In my free time, I like to: “Spend time with my wife and daughters.” Favorite restaurant: Colt & Alison, Sea Island, GA Favorite city: Sea Island, GA Favorite sports team: “None, programming is too expensive!” Favorite piece of tech: “Anything that Time Warner Cable offers!” The world would be a better place if: “Everyone took pride in their work.” John Martin In my free time, I like to: “Spend time with family, exercise and catch up on sleep.” Favorite restaurant: White Barn Inn, Kennebunk, Maine Favorite city: Rome, Italy Favorite TV show: “Lost” Favorite movie: “Rocky” Favorite sports team: NY Mets Least favorite piece of tech: iPod Robert Marcus Top personal achievement in 2006: “Closing the Adelphia transaction.” In my free time, I like to: “Spend time with my wife and 4 children.” Favorite city: New York, NY Favorite movie: “The Graduate” Favorite sports team: NY Yankees Click here to return to the 2006 CFAX 100 List |
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