The Consumer Technology Association (CTA™) has announced that Kinsey Fabrizio will take over as President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2026, marking an important leadership transition for the global technology industry body. Fabrizio, currently serving as President of CTA, will succeed Gary Shapiro, whose long-standing leadership has significantly shaped the association’s global influence and strengthened its role in advancing innovation and technology policy worldwide.
With extensive experience within the organization, Fabrizio has played a key role in driving strategic growth, expanding industry engagement, and strengthening partnerships across the consumer technology ecosystem. Her appointment reflects CTA’s continued commitment to innovation, collaboration, and supporting emerging technologies while fostering stronger connections between businesses, governments, and global technology stakeholders.
CTA is best known as the organizer of CES, one of the world’s most prominent technology exhibitions that brings together global innovators, startups, and industry leaders annually. From an exhibition industry perspective, this leadership transition highlights continuity and future-focused vision, reinforcing CTA’s mission to enhance global event platforms and drive technology-led collaboration as the industry moves toward its next phase of growth and transformation beginning in 2026.
