Comcast has announced the appointment of Barry French as the Senior Vice President of External Affairs for its West Division, which is based in Denver, Colorado. French, a globally recognized marketing and communications executive, brings a wealth of experience in government relations and will be responsible for driving the external affairs strategy across five regions and 13 states as Comcast expands its next-generation network.
Rich Jennings, President of Comcast's West Division, emphasized French's extensive background in brand awareness, government and regulatory affairs, and communications. 'Barry comes to Comcast with an excellent track record of achieving growth through brand awareness, government and regulatory affairs, and communications,' Jennings stated. 'His competitive nature and experience leading exceptional teams make him a great addition to our management team.'
French's career is marked by his leadership of large, engaged teams across 40 countries, making him well-suited for his new role at Comcast. His professional journey includes significant tenures at Dell, United Airlines, Nokia, and the U.S. government. Most recently, French served as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Inmarsat, where he played a crucial role in facilitating the $7.2 billion sale of the company to Viasat. During his time at Nokia, he significantly increased the brand's value, repositioned the company, and added billions of dollars to the sales pipeline.
French holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Bates College and a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University. He resides in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife and son and is an avid hiker and runner.
The appointment of Barry French is a strategic move for Comcast as it seeks to strengthen its external affairs and regulatory relationships while expanding its next-generation network. This expansion is crucial for enhancing broadband, wireless, and video services across the company's Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands. With over 56 million customer relationships in the United States and Europe, Comcast's commitment to connecting people to pivotal moments is underscored by this significant leadership addition.
For more information, visit Comcast's Colorado website.
