Press Release | December 19, 2024

Consumer Technology Association Names Christina Brady Chief Operating Officer

by 
Carolyn Posner
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, producer of the world’s most powerful tech event, CES®, today announces Christina Brady as Chief Operating Officer (COO).  

"We are thrilled to welcome Christina Brady to the Consumer Technology Association as our new Chief Operating Officer,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO, CTA. “Christina’s impressive leadership experience and operational expertise will strengthen CTA and guide us as we look to the future of our association.” 

Brady joins CTA from the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) where she served as COO for four years, providing executive oversight for the organization’s strategy, finance, operations, IT, HR, communications, and research departments. In this capacity, she excelled at bringing strategy to life, delivering outsized value to customers, and building unparalleled workplace culture. Prior to IRI, Brady was at Optum and the Advisory Board Company for nearly 15 years, holding various leadership and operations roles including Chief of Staff and Managing Director of People and Business Operations.   

“Christina brings a wealth of experience in organizational development, strategy, and business operations, and will be a fantastic addition to the CTA team,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “She has already demonstrated her value to members and colleagues by fostering a dynamic, inclusive workplace culture and shares our organization’s core belief in the importance of innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and respect.”  

Brady brings her talents to CTA at a pivotal time, as the association celebrates its Centennial and continues to advocate for the policies and practices that advance technology innovation. 

About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®:
As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.  

About CES®:
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2025 takes place Jan. 7-10, 2025, in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social.