CTA Announces Leadership Transition For 2026

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is entering its next leadership chapter, announcing that Kinsey Fabrizio will become President and CEO effective May 1, 2026, while longtime chief Gary Shapiro continues as Executive Chair. Fabrizio will also remain on CTA’s Executive Board, marking a planned transition the organization says emphasizes continuity and long-term stability.

“Today marks an important moment for CTA,” said Pat Lavelle, Industry Executive Advisor and CTA Executive Board member. “The Executive Board is proud of the strength and continuity this transition brings, and deeply excited for how it sets CTA up for continued success. With Gary and Kinsey in their new roles, we move forward with confidence, focus, and a shared commitment to our future.”

Fabrizio joined CTA in 2008 and has played a central role in shaping both the association and CES. As president, she has overseen CTA’s core business units and operations while driving strategy and growth for the organization and its flagship event. In 2025, she testified before Congress in support of a federal framework for artificial intelligence.

Her earlier work includes overseeing CES conferences and show operations, expanding CES product offerings, and modernizing CTA’s membership infrastructure. Fabrizio is also widely recognized for her leadership in digital health, having created CTA’s Health Division, launched a healthcare provider program at CES 2015, and supported development of the industry’s voluntary best practices for wearable data privacy and security.

“I am thankful to have spent most of my career at CTA, learning the organization and working alongside its most important resource, our people,” Fabrizio said. “Most importantly, I am grateful for the last 18 years I’ve spent learning from Gary… I’m excited to take on this new role and appreciate that he will continue to mentor me.”

Shapiro, who has led CTA for more than 35 years, has been Executive Chair since January 1, 2026. During his tenure, CTA became an independent association, significantly expanded its membership and influence, and transformed CES into the largest annual trade show in the U.S. with a global footprint. He has also been a prominent advocate on technology policy, innovation, and free expression.

“There is a time for everything, and I’m pleased with the new opportunities for CTA and for my next chapter,” Shapiro said. “This transition is part of a long-planned succession… Our future is bright, and I look forward to championing Kinsey, the important work of our entire organization, and pursuing new ventures.”

The leadership transition takes effect May 1, 2026.

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