The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) promoted Alex Siciliano to Senior Vice President of Communications. For the previous 11 months, he’s been the trade group’s Senior Communications Strategist. In his new role, Siciliano leads NAB’s communications team and oversees media outreach. He’s responsible for messaging strategies to further NAB’s initiatives and advocacy issues before Congress and the administration. Siciliano also serves as the chief spokesperson for NAB and as a key advisor to the association’s senior leadership.
Siciliano brings a background of political and policy experience to the job, having served more than a decade in the House and Senate. Most recently, he was deputy chief of staff for former Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) and has worked on numerous political campaigns for the House, Senate and White House.
Siciliano leads a press team that includes Vice President of Communications Zamir Ahmed, a 12-year veteran of NAB, and Grace Whaley, communications and social media manager. NAB’s communications team is part of the Public Affairs department led by Chief of Staff and EVP Michelle Lehman.
“Alex brings valuable experience in government and politics to this leadership role, effectively communicating how policy issues impacting broadcasters can affect the service local radio and TV stations provide,” said NAB President/CEO Curtis LeGeyt. Broadcasters are well served by Alex and this team of veteran communicators.”
Ann Marie Cumming is leaving her SVP Communications role and the association after 23 years. Cumming has accepted a position as Executive Director of the Congressional Club Museum and Foundation. Her exit comes three years after NAB EVP of Communications Dennis Wharton retired from the NAB after 24 years.
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