Joanna McIntosh will join the team at NCTA – The Internet & Television Association as senior VP of government affairs beginning in September.
McIntosh comes from the Motion Picture Association of America where she worked as executive VP for global policy and external affairs.
In addition, Cliff Ricco, NCTA VP and senior legislative strategist, was named as deputy of the government relations department.
McIntosh will spearhead the organization’s government affairs operation and advocate before Congress and the Administration. She will report to NCTA CEO Michael Powell.
Prior to MPAA McIntosh held positions in government relations at Verizon for almost a decade, along with turns at the Markle Foundation and AT&T.
“I’m thrilled to have such a well-regarded and expert advocate as Joanna join NCTA,” Powell says in a statement. “Her extensive experience and knowledge of the issues that are critical in this industry and the American economy 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.”