The parent company of NBCUniversal has named a new Executive Vice President of Federal Government Affairs and Head of the Washington, D.C. office.
He reports to Chief Legal Officer Tom Reid at Comcast Corporation.
Getting the post is Lance West. He’ll lead the company’s legislative and regulatory initiatives on Capitol Hill, at the FCC and other key agencies to Comcast.
West will also oversee Comcast’s advocacy strategy, managing relationships with key external partners, and ensure the company’s leadership voice is represented in Washington, D.C. “He will lead a team that collaborates with industry associations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to support the company’s core goals,” Comcast notes.
West was previously Vice President of Federal Government Relations at The American Petroleum Institute (API), where he led the federal lobbying team and developed a comprehensive advocacy strategy for its member companies.
Before joining API in 2023, West served as Chief of Staff to Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia.
“Comcast is the leader in global media and technology, and I could not be more excited to join this dynamic team,” West said, “I look forward to helping advance Comcast’s vision and priorities benefiting the millions of customers we proudly serve. The future is bright.”
Mr. West will begin his new role at Comcast on September 3.
