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Mike Cavanagh

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Michael J. Cavanagh has been Co-CEO of Comcast Corporation since January 2026, serving alongside Chairman and CEO Brian L. Roberts. He previously served as Comcast’s President.

Last updated Sep 26, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Oct 21, 2026

History
Role
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Company
Comcast Corporation
Based
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Boards
1
Connections
6

AI-drafted from public sources11 sources cited

Years in industry
10 years

Career

Roles with a cited source. All linked roles are in the Roles tab.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Connected TV AdvertisingStreaming MonetizationAd-Supported Video on Demand (AVOD)Programmatic AdvertisingFirst-Party Data StrategyMedia & Technology M&AFreeWheel Ad PlatformCross-Platform Measurement

Education

  • BA, Yale University

Speaking topics

Future of Streaming and AdvertisingConvergence of Broadband and MediaConnected TV Monetization StrategyMedia Industry Transformation

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Appointed President and CEO of Comcast Corporation in 2023, succeeding Brian Roberts as chief executive
  • Oversaw Comcast's strategic positioning of FreeWheel as a leading ad tech platform for premium video publishers
  • Guided Peacock's growth as a major ad-supported streaming platform competing in the AVOD marketplace
  • Led financial strategy at JPMorgan Chase during and after the 2008 financial crisis as CFO
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