NAB Inks Extension with Curtis LeGeyt Through 2029

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Curtis LeGeyt

NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the helm of NAB through 2029. He's been with NAB for over a decade. During LeGeyt's tenure, the organization has advocated for policies that level the playing field with big tech, enable access to AM radio in the automobile, prevent a new radio performance fee and further the deployment of ATSC 3.0.

Additionally under LeGeyt, NAB achieved a significant reduction in broadcast regulatory fees for local stations and successfully litigated for the Federal Communications Commission to provide a meaningful review of broadcast ownership rules.

"NAB and its members are thrilled to have Curtis LeGeyt leading our advocacy efforts in Washington and delighted about his contract extension," commented NAB Joint Board Chair Perry Sook, who is also Chairman and CEO of Nexstar Media Group. "Curtis has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic thinking and an unwavering dedication to the future of broadcasting, ensuring NAB remains at the forefront of innovation. We are confident in his ability to drive continued success for NAB and its members."

"I am deeply honored to be entrusted with the leadership of NAB," said LeGeyt. "Representing the broadcast television and radio stations that unite our communities during this transformative period in media is a privilege. The growing importance of our stations in delivering news and information Americans can trust drives my commitment to this vital industry. I am grateful for the faith placed in me by the NAB Board of Directors and our members, and I am committed to an innovation agenda that allows local TV and radio to thrive well into the future for the betterment of our communities."

LeGeyt has also provided steady leadership and strategic direction for the revitalization of NAB Show in the post-COVID era. The event, which took place last week in Las Vegas, is synonymous with innovation in broadcasting and is the world's largest media and entertainment conference.