CEA Praises Chairman Julius Genachowski's Leadership

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® released the following statements regarding today’s announcement that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski will be stepping down from his position in the coming weeks:

“As I named him at the 2013 International CES®, Chairman Genachowski is the ‘Spectrum Chairman,’”

“As I named him at the 2013 International CES^®, Chairman Genachowski is the ‘Spectrum Chairman,’” said CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. “Consumers and industry alike will benefit for years to come thanks to Genachowski’s service at the FCC.”

“Chairman Genachowski is a visionary leader, an adept regulator, and a true friend to the innovation society,” said Julie Kearney, vice president of regulatory affairs, CEA. “From the National Broadband Plan to the implementation of the Spectrum Act authorizing the FCC to conduct incentive spectrum auctions, and the myriad issues in between, chairman Genachowski leaves an indelible and positive mark on the communications landscape.”

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $209 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online: www.CE.org and www.DeclareInnovation.com. Follow CES at www.CESweb.org and through both CEA and CES social media channels.

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