Mediacom taps Giuseppe B. Commisso as Vice Chairman and interim CEO

Mediacom Communications’ board has named Giuseppe B. Commisso as its Vice Chairman and interim CEO, succeeding his father, Rocco Commisso, who passed away recently. 

He has been with Mediacom Communications for almost two decades, in roles of increasing responsibility, including most recently as Group VP of Corporate Finance, and as a member of the Board of Directors.

This appointment was made shortly before the death of Rocco B. Commisso, Mediacom Communications founder, Chairman and CEO.

“My father, Rocco, was an incredible visionary and helped shape the cable industry over a career that spanned almost 50 years,” said Giuseppe B. Commisso. “I am honored to have the trust and support of the Board and look forward to working with Mediacom Communications’ incredibly talented management team to continue to provide great service to our customers and navigate our ever-evolving industry. My father laid the groundwork for a bright future at Mediacom Communications, and I intend to execute on his vision with integrity and dedication.”

Besides his role at Mediacom, Giuseppe B. Commisso serves on the Board of Directors of ACF Fiorentina, a Florence-based soccer club that plays in Italy's Serie A, the top division.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Columbia University and participated in Harvard Business School’s Cable Executive Management Program sponsored by the CTAM Educational Foundation.

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