Comcast Corporation announced that Steve Croney will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer of its Connectivity & Platforms division, succeeding Dave Watson on January 1, 2026. In this role, Croney will be responsible for Comcast?s residential and commercial connectivity businesses, including broadband, wireless and its entertainment distribution platforms. At the same time, Watson will become Vice Chairman of Comcast Corporation where he will advise the company and lead strategic initiatives. Croney currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Connectivity & Platforms, where he leads Comcast?s residential and commercial businesses.
In this role, he has implemented a new go-to-market strategy, including national packaging and pricing, a new creative platform, and reorganized the business. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Connectivity & Platforms and held leadership roles in finance, operations, and general management across the company, driving major initiatives such as market expansion and network evolution, the launch of new products, and the use of AI and data to enhance the customer experience and operational performance.
