The Consumer Technology Association has appointed Kinsey Fabrizio as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026, as part of a planned leadership succession. Fabrizio will also continue to serve on the association’s Executive Board. Gary Shapiro, who has led the organization for more than three decades, will continue in the role of Executive Chair, a position he has held since the beginning of the year. CTA owns and produces CES, the annual technology trade show held in Las Vegas.
Pat Lavelle, Industry Executive Advisor to the CTA Executive Board, said the transition reflects continuity in leadership and positions the organization for its next phase.
Fabrizio joined CTA in 2008 and has held several senior roles. As president, she has overseen strategy and growth across the association and CES, managing core business units and operations. In 2025, she testified before Congress in support of a federal framework for artificial intelligence.
Previously, as senior vice president, Fabrizio oversaw CES conference programming and show operations, led the expansion of CES product categories, and directed modernization efforts across CTA’s membership infrastructure. She established the association’s Health Division, introduced a healthcare provider program at CES 2015, and supported the development of voluntary best practices for wearable data privacy and security. Her work also included supporting 4K and 8K television initiatives, founding the Content and Entertainment Council, and expanding CTA membership to include companies in emerging technology and internet-based sectors.
Before joining CTA, Fabrizio worked with SmithBucklin and Northern Virginia Mediation Service. She serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council of the George Mason University Costello College of Business and is a member of the Washington Economic Club. She holds a bachelor’s degree from George Mason University and an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
“I am thankful to have spent most of my career at CTA, learning the organization and working alongside its most important resource, our people,” said Kinsey Fabrizio. She added that she looks forward to continuing to work with Shapiro during the transition.
Shapiro has been affiliated with the association since 1978 and began leading the organization in 1991. During his tenure, CTA separated from the Electronic Industries Association to become an independent association. He also oversaw the creation of the CTA Foundation, which focuses on technology solutions for older adults and people with disabilities, and established a $15 million fund supporting underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs.
Under Shapiro’s leadership, CTA expanded its membership, revenue, and assets and grew CES into what it describes as the largest annual trade show in the United States, with significant international participation. In 2023, he introduced technology as an eighth pillar of the Human Security for All campaign at the United Nations.
Throughout his tenure, Shapiro advocated on policy issues including intellectual property, artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles, high-skilled immigration, and trade. He testified before Congress more than 20 times and supported initiatives related to technology standards and consumer electronics regulation.
Shapiro is the author of several books, including “Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation,” “Ninja Innovation: The Ten Killer Strategies of the World’s Most Successful Businesses,” “The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream,” and “Pivot or Die: How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes.” Several of his titles appeared on the The New York Times bestseller list.
In 2025, Shapiro received the Freedom of Speech Award from The Media Institute. He was awarded the Légion d’Honneur by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2021 and was knighted by the Royal Order of Francis I in 2025.
“There is a time for everything, and I’m pleased with the new opportunities for CTA and for my next chapter,” said Gary Shapiro. He described the leadership change as part of a long-planned succession intended to ensure stability and continuity.
Shapiro will continue to lead the Executive Board as Executive Chair and serve as a spokesperson for CTA and CES while advocating on behalf of the technology industry.
