David N. Watson serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, Comcast Cable. In this role, he is responsible for all business aspects of the Company’s cable operations.
Previously, Dave served as Chief Operating Officer where he drove the operating strategy and execution that have led to the phenomenal growth of Comcast Cable into the nation’s largest ISP and one of the largest video providers. His leadership also has been critical to Comcast’s efforts to improve customer service and transform the customer experience. As COO, Dave led all of the cable company’s operations and business functions, including sales and marketing, the product teams for Xfinity Internet, Xfinity X1, Xfinity Voice and Xfinity Home, the Comcast Business division, as well as oversight of the Company’s three operating divisions and Effectv, the Company’s advertising sales unit.
Previously, Dave held a number of leadership roles at Comcast since joining the Company in 1991 and led multiple divisions and operating units. He has also led some of the industry’s most important transitions from analog to IPTV, from the early rollout of high-speed data to the delivery of gigabit speeds and the expansion of residential products and commercial business services.
Dave has worked for three decades in the cable and cellular industries and held leadership roles for the nation’s top communications services providers. Before joining Comcast Cable in 1991, he served for seven years with Comcast Cellular Communications, Inc., first as Senior Vice President of sales and marketing, and later as President. As President of Comcast Cellular, Dave led the unit’s operations prior to its sale to SBC Communications. Previously, he headed sales and marketing efforts at Bell Atlantic Mobile and Metrophone.
Dave is Chair of the Board of Directors of the Internet and Television Association. He also is Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of CableLabs.
A graduate of the University of Richmond, he holds a BA in political science. Dave resides with his family in Rosemont, PA.
What is David N. Watson's net worth?
The estimated net worth of David N. Watson is at least $33.44 million as of March 16th, 2020. Mr. Watson owns 893,424 shares of Comcast stock worth more than $33,440,860 as of April 26th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Watson may own. Additionally, Mr. Watson receives a salary of $9,340,000.00 as CEO at Comcast. Learn More about David N. Watson's net worth.
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What is David N. Watson's salary?
As the CEO of Comcast Co., Mr. Watson earns $9,340,000.00 per year. There are 2 executives that earn more than Mr. Watson. The highest earning executive at Comcast is Mr. Brian L. Roberts, Chairman & CEO, who commands a salary of $10,210,000.00 per year. Learn More on David N. Watson's salary.
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Has David N. Watson been buying or selling shares of Comcast?
David N. Watson has not been actively trading shares of Comcast during the last ninety days. Most recently, David N. Watson sold 65,410 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, March 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.69, for a transaction totalling $2,988,582.90. Learn More on David N. Watson's trading history.
Who are Comcast's active insiders?
Comcast's insider roster includes Kenneth Bacon (Director), Kenneth Bacon (Director), Stephen Burke (EVP), Michael Cavanagh (Sr. EVP & CFO ), Michael Cavanagh (President), David Cohen (EVP), Maritza Montiel (Director), Daniel Murdock (CAO), Brian Roberts (CEO), Jeff Shell (CEO), Neil Smit (EVP), and David Watson (CEO). Learn More on Comcast's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Comcast?
In the last twelve months, insiders at the cable giant sold shares 1 times. They sold a total of 114,749 shares worth more than $5,289,928.90. The most recent insider tranaction occured on January, 29th when President Michael J. Cavanagh sold 114,749 shares worth more than $5,289,928.90. Insiders at Comcast own 1.2% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Comcast. Information on this page was last updated on 1/29/2024.
