CTA CEO Gary Shapiro Steps Down After 35 Years, Kinsey Fabrizio Takes Over Leadership of CES Parent Company
Summary
Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro announces his retirement after 35 years leading the organization behind CES, with current president Kinsey Fabrizio set to take over leadership in May 2026 while Shapiro transitions to executive chair.
Key Points
- Gary Shapiro steps down as Consumer Technology Association CEO on May 1, 2026, after more than 35 years leading the trade group that produces the annual CES conference in Las Vegas
- Current CTA President Kinsey Fabrizio succeeds Shapiro as CEO while he transitions to executive chair role and continues as spokesperson for CTA and CES
- Under Shapiro's leadership since 1991, CTA became independent, created a $15 million equal-opportunity fund, and grew CES into the largest annual U.S. trade show