Overview
- Steve Croney will succeed Dave Watson on January 1, 2026 as CEO of Comcast’s Connectivity & Platforms division.
- He will oversee residential and commercial connectivity across broadband, wireless and entertainment distribution platforms.
- Dave Watson will move to vice chairman of Comcast, advising the company and leading strategic initiatives.
- Comcast cited Croney’s work on go‑to‑market changes, national packaging and pricing, network evolution, and AI‑ and data‑driven improvements to customer experience and performance.
- The announcement accompanied third‑quarter results, with leaders Brian Roberts and Mike Cavanagh endorsing the transition as competition intensifies and noting Cavanagh’s move to co‑CEO in the new year.