CTA Names Kinsey Fabrizio CEO as Gary Shapiro Shifts to Executive Chair
Shapiro, formerly CEO and executive chair, sheds the CEO title for Fabrizio, who adds the role to her existing portfolio as president.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2026 – Kinsey Fabrizio will become president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association on May 1, 2026, as longtime leader Gary Shapiro transitions to executive chair following more than three decades at the helm.
Fabrizio, who joined CTA in 2008 and currently serves as president, will continue to serve on the Executive Board. Gary Shapiro, who has led the association since 1991, began serving as executive chair on Jan. 1, 2026, and will remain board leader and a spokesperson for CTA and its Consumer Electronics Show, or CES.
“Today marks an important moment for CTA,” said Pat Lavelle, industry executive advisor on CTA’s Executive Board.
During her 18-year tenure, Fabrizio has overseen strategy and operations across CTA and CES. She launched CTA’s Health Division, helped develop voluntary best practices for wearable data privacy and security, and led modernization efforts across the association’s membership and conference operations. In 2025, she testified before Congress in support of a federal artificial intelligence framework.
Shapiro’s more than 35-year tenure saw CTA’s membership, revenue, and assets expand tenfold. He guided CES to become one of the largest annual trade shows in the United States and a globally recognized platform for technology innovation. He also testified before Congress more than 20 times and played a prominent role in debates over intellectual property, innovation policy, and emerging technologies.
“This transition is part of a long-planned succession,” Shapiro said. “It strengthens our long-term vision and ensures stability as we move forward.”
