NAB Announces Leadership Transition

NAB President and CEO Gordon H. Smith announced his plans to transition to an advisory and advocacy role effective Dec. 31, 2021. Chief Operating Officer Curtis LeGeyt has been named the next president and CEO of NAB effective Jan. 1, 2022.

In a video message to members, Smith said, "It has been my great honor to give the lion's roar for broadcasters - those who run into the storm, those who stand firm in chaos to hear the voice of the people, those who hold to account the powerful - and to stand with those of the fourth estate who have the hearts of public servants."

LeGeyt has been with NAB for nearly a decade, during which time he led several highly successful legislative advocacy efforts on behalf of broadcasters, including the permanent reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization (STELAR), inclusion of $1 billion in RAY BAUM's Act to reimburse stations impacted by the spectrum auction repack, and successful passage of the Music Modernization Act.

"Gordon is the ultimate statesman, bringing people together from both sides of the aisle to discuss ideas, find common ground and lead NAB to success on countless fronts," said Jordan Wertlieb, chair, NAB Joint Board of Directors. "On behalf of the leadership of NAB, we extend our sincere gratitude for more than a decade of service to the broadcast industry. We look forward to continuing to work with Gordon and benefiting from his guidance for years to come."