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47. No News, Good NewsDavid L. CohenTitle: Executive Vice President, Comcast Age: 51 Years in Industry: 4 Kerry Knott Title: Vice President of Government Affairs, Comcast Age: 46 Years in Industry: 3.5 Lynn Yaeger Title: Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Time Warner Cable Years in Industry: 27 Why Them? Think about all the calamities that could have come out of D.C. this year—national franchising, net-neutrality rules, a la carte—and then thank your lobbyists for helping to make sure they didn't happen. These 3 are among the most powerful, and they continue to beat the government back despite its best efforts to get involved in the cable biz. We’re guessing that with the Democrats taking over Congress in a few short weeks, the industry will need its beloved lobbyists even more in ’07. - MG David Cohen I knew the cable industry was for me when: “Brian Roberts suggested a career change.” Person I most admire in the cable industry and why: “Ralph Roberts – for being a cable pioneer, staying true to his roots and continuing to be the primary guardian of the Comcast culture no matter how big the company gets.” Favorite restaurant: Susanna Foo (Philadelphia) Favorite city: Philadelphia Favorite TV show: “CSI” and “Law & Order” Favorite piece of tech: BlackBerry Least favorite piece of tech: BlackBerry Kerry Knott I knew the cable industry was for me when: “I met David Cohen and Brian Roberts.” Defining career moment: “Hopefully that moment is still to come.” Person I most admire in the cable industry and why: “Ralph Roberts - he had the vision and the ability to make it happen.” Biggest cable surprise of 2006: “Wall Street finally remembering what a great business this is.” Top personal achievement in 2006: “Helping to maneuver Comcast through Congress to rewrite the Telecom Act.” In my free time, I like to: “Take my kids to sports events.” Favorite restaurant: Colvin Run (outside Washington, DC) Favorite city: “Any place on a Greek isle.” Three things I would take with me to a deserted island: “My wife, a sailboat, and a satellite phone.” Favorite TV show: “24” Favorite movie: ‘Caddyshack,’ ‘Stripes’… anything with Bill Murray.” Favorite sports team: Auburn Tigers Favorite piece of tech: “DVR - totally changed the way I watch TV.” Least favorite piece of tech: “Robo Receptionists.” Lynn Yaeger In my free time, I like to: “Spend time with my husband and dog.” Favorite city: Naples, FL Favorite TV show: “West Wing” and “House” I wish cable would: “Get the credit it deserves.” Favorite piece of tech: BlackBerry Least favorite piece of tech: BlackBerry The world would be a better place if: “Everyone lived by the Golden Rule.” Click here to return to the 2006 CFAX 100 List. |
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