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Teresa Ward-Maupin
SVP, Digital and Customer Experience
Comcast Business
Ward-Maupin has led a digital and
customer experience strategy for
Comcast Business that has picked
up recognition from dotCOMM, Webby
and American Business Awards.
But more important, it's resonating
with customers, surpassing internal
goals. She also led the launch of
Comcast RISE, a program to support
minority-owned SMBs that's
bestowed more than $125 million in
support since its launch in 2020.
I regularly attend SXSW to
see the latest tech
advancements, innovations
and other cutting-edge developments
and to think about how I can
apply them to my work. "
Laurel Weir
EVP & Head of Programming, Strategic
Insights & Research
Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios
& Paramount Media Networks
Weir, who recently expanded her purview
to include Showtime programming
and strategic insights, continues
to drive significant results across
the company. Paramount Media
Adult Networks grew seven years in
a row during Weir's tenure, and the
company's hot streak continues with
the likes of " Yellowstone, " " South
Park " and " RuPaul's Drag Race. "
Gen Z is a unique generation
in that they define
their identity through
passions and talents rather than age
and gender like older generations
have done. "
Rachel Welch
SVP, Federal Affairs
Charter Communications
Welch has been an essential part of
helping Charter expand broadband
to rural communities and has been
able to suss out potential issues with
ease with her years of experience,
particularly her background in communications
law. She's an advisor on
all things related to the $42 billion in
BEAD funding. And Welch serves as
a role model to her team and others,
promoting professional development
opportunities whenever possible.
If I took a sabbatical, my
priority would be more time
with family. I recently did
some hiking on the Appalachian Trail.
Having more time off the grid would
help me recharge. "
Christine Whitaker
President, Central Division
Comcast Cable
The first female division president in
Comcast history, Whitaker continues
to set new milestones. As head of
Comcast's largest division-21,000
employees and more than 20 million
customers-Whitaker is an inclusive
leader who champions embracing
different perspectives and collaboration.
Seeking to connect and unify
team members, she developed a
rallying cry that summarizes the Division's
priorities: Lead. Grow. Deliver.
My parents raised five
children and modeled the
transformative impact of
leading authentically and serving
others with a strong work ethic and
grit. "
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Monica Williams
SVP, Digital Products & Operations, Content
Distribution
NBCUniversal
Williams led efforts to construct,
launch and optimize the user experience
for nearly 50 FAST channels
from the NBCU portfolio with Amazon
FreeVee and Xumo Play-a move
that generated a multimillion-dollar
revenue return in 2023. She also
spearheaded the creation of the
first-ever tentpole app for distribution
partners Verizon and NCTC to use to
enhance consumer experiences with
NBCU's World Cup coverage last
year.
If I took a six-month sabbatical,
I'd live abroad somewhere
to experience another
culture and learn another language. "
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Vicki Williams
Chief Human Resources Officer
NBCUniversal
The wellbeing of NBCU employees is
top of mind for Williams, and this year
she continued to put thoughts into
action. Among employee programs
she oversees are unlimited sick days,
caregiving days, increased bereavement
time, onsite counseling, a
wellbeing hub, access to 10 counseling
sessions per year at no cost and
access to the Calm app for employees
and their dependents. She also
spent significant time and resources
on trainings for NBCU managers.
I think Gen Z has a much
healthier perspective on
work-life balance than my
generation. "
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