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Lisa Bonnell
EVP, Comcast Global Audit &
General Auditor
Comcast Corp.
Bonnell leads one of the topranked
audit teams according
to the Big 4 accounting firms.
Her expertise in navigating a
complex, evolving tech and
media landscape helped her pioneer an AI audit function.
Bonnell also contributes to employee development
through strategic audit rotations, which in a typical
year usually leads to around 20% of the audit staff
being hired into other roles at the company. Beyond
her role, Bonnell heads a women's network within her
department and mentors women in tech roles.
I think it's important to be in a continual
learning mindset. I encourage my team to
engage with different departments and be
exposed to a variety of projects outside of
their everyday work. "
Jessica Fischer
CFO
Charter Communications
As Charter's lead financial
exec during a period of
unprecedented investment,
Fischer's keen eye and
financial acumen have been
pivotal for the company. With
large ongoing projects in full swing-like the $9 billion
Rural Construction Initiative, which will connect 1.75
million homes and small businesses-she has also led
efforts to manage expenses across the business without
adversely impacting Charter's sales or service
capabilities.
Katie Ledecky's drive to constantly improve,
even when she's the best, and her reputation
as a positive leader for U.S. swimmers set a
great example in a sport rich with young
female athletes. Women's youth sports build the next
generation of business leadership, and I am grateful for
examples like Katie who inspire them. "
Michelle Hawkins
SVP, Strategic Procurement
Charter Communications
As Charter's chief procurement executive, Hawkins has played a key role in the
company's ongoing expansion efforts, particularly its multi-billion-dollar rural
network buildout. In 2024, Charter's Spectrum service activated its 10,000th local
community. Hawkins also heads Charter's supplier diversity program, which has
passed $1 billion in total annual spend for six consecutive years ending in 2023,
helping to ensure that the company's network of vendors and suppliers reflects the
communities they serve.
I recommend 'The Happiness Squad Podcast' with Ashish Kothari. It is dedicated to helping you unlock
your full potential and competitive edge by mastering the art and science of happiness. "
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Amanda Caplin
CFO
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
Caplin has created a financial
model at Telemundo that's
enabled the network to expand
its unscripted slate and drive
innovation. Her leadership was
pivotal during the FIFA Women's
World Cup last year when viewership soared to more than
1.5 billion minutes across platforms and she managed
over $1 billion in sports rights. And she's a champion of
the women who work alongside her, mentoring aspiring
female leaders and maintaining an open-door policy.
A female athlete I admire is my 14-year-old
daughter, Mia. She has played soccer since she
was 5 and was recently injured with a concussion
from an accident. She is recovering well, but
watching her navigate the ups and downs of being an
athlete has deepened my respect for her resilience and
passion for the game. "
Sarah Gustashaw
SVP, Finance
Comcast West Division
Gustashaw has driven financial
results that have exceeded budget
targets through resource optimization
and adaptive financial
management. She leads a team
of 500+, fostering a high-performance
culture and supporting initiatives for leadership
development and team engagement. Gustashaw
volunteers with Parker Core Knowledge and serves on
the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement, which
prepares young people by providing resources to overcome
economic inequity.
It's an exciting time to be in our industry. The
vast amount of change is incredible. As a
leader, I'm focused on how we as individuals,
teams and an entire company stay agile and
drive change however, wherever and whenever we can. "

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