LeGeyt Now Officially Pres./CEO Of NAB
• Curtis LeGeyt has formally assumed the role of President & CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), effective Jan. 1. LeGeyt takes the helm after a 12-year run by former Oregon Senator Gordon Smith, who has transitioned to an advisory and advocacy role with NAB.
“The broadcasting community is extremely grateful to Gordon for his many years of service as an influential advocate for our industry,” said David Santrella, Chairman of the NAB Joint Board of Directors and CEO of Salem Media Group. “We are excited to now have Curtis at the helm to guide the organization into its next chapter. He’s a proven leader and skilled fighter on behalf of broadcasters, and we are thrilled to have him serve as our voice in Washington and around the world.” LeGeyt commented, “It’s an honor to lead this great organization and advocate for the local television and radio broadcasters that inform, entertain and serve their communities every day. I’m grateful to our Board of Directors for placing its trust in me and look forward to working alongside them, the entire NAB team and our members to ensure a vibrant future for broadcasting.”
• NAB’s senior leadership team under LeGeyt will consist of: Chris Brown, EVP & Managing Director, Global Connections and Events; April Carty-Sipp, EVP, Industry Affairs; Shawn Donilon, EVP, Government Relations; Michelle Duke, Chief Diversity Officer & President, NAB Leadership Foundation; Téa Gennaro, CFO & EVP, Finance and Administration; Rick Kaplan, Chief Legal Officer & EVP, Legal and Regulatory Affairs; Sue Keenom, SVP, State, International and Board Relations; Michelle Lehman, EVP, Public Affairs, and Sam Matheny, Chief Technology Officer and EVP, Technology
Michelle Lehman (above, left) will also assume the additional role of NAB’s Chief of Staff while retaining her current role as EVP of the Public Affairs department. Lesley Peña (above, right) is being promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff; both are newly created positions. Karen Wright will continue to serve as Executive Asst. to the President & CEO.
