Revolving door: Ex-senator becomes cable industry’s top lobbyist
Former senator Cory Gardner has been appointed to succeed former FCC Chairman Michael Powell as the head of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA).
MAIN POINTS
- Cory Gardner, a former senator, takes over leadership of NCTA.
- Michael Powell, the previous head, was also an ex-FCC Chairman.
- The NCTA is a key organization in the cable and telecommunications industry.
- Leadership change may influence future industry policies and directions.
TAKEAWAYS
- Leadership transitions can impact strategic priorities within industry organizations.
- Cory Gardner's political background may shape his approach at NCTA.
- Michael Powell's tenure at NCTA set a precedent for industry leadership.
- The NCTA plays a significant role in shaping telecommunications policy.