Comcast Names Former Apple, DirecTV Exec Chief Growth Officer for U.S. Residential Businesses

Comcast has hired former DirecTV and Apple executive Jon Gieselman to take on the newly created role of chief growth officer for the residential domestic businesses of its Connectivity & Platforms unit that reaches more than 64 million homes and businesses in the U.S. He’ll be responsible for driving growth across the company’s broadband, wireless and video products, as well as marketing for the conglomerate’s Xfinity brand.

Starting on April 28, Gieselman, who will relocate from San Francisco to Philadelphia, will report to Steve Croney, recently named chief operating officer of Comcast’s Connectivity & Platforms division.

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“Gieselman will lead the teams responsible for Comcast’s domestic residential businesses, including product and the Xfinity brand strategy across connectivity, wireless and entertainment as well as sales, marketing, acquisition, retention and base management,” Comcast said. “He has a track record of consistently delivering revenue and profit

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