Joanna McIntosh, executive vice president for global policy and external affairs at the Motion Picture Association of America, is joining NCTA: The Internet & Television Association as senior vice president of government affairs, starting in September.
McIntosh will report to NCTA president Michael Powell. Her resume includes stints in government relations at Verizon and posts at AT&T and the Markle Foundation.
In addition, Cliff Riccio, NCTA vice president and senior legislative strategist, has been named deputy of the government relations department.
“I’m thrilled to have such a well-regarded and expert advocate as Joanna join NCTA,” Powell said in a statement. “Her extensive experience and knowledge of the issues that are critical to this industry and the American economy, and will help ensure that we remain an effective and constructive voice in Washington, D.C. I’m equally excited to have Cliff take on a bigger leadership role at NCTA. Joanna and Cliff will be a great leadership team.”
