Comcast Recruits Robert S. Victor

Comcast named former consultant Robert S. Victor senior vice president of strategic and financial planning, effective Jan. 7.

Victor, currently partner and managing director of The Boston Consulting Group’s Washington, D.C., office, will be responsible for overseeing corporate strategy and financial planning functions at Comcast. He’ll report to chief financial officer Michael Angelakis.

“We are extremely delighted to have Bob join Comcast to lead our corporate strategy efforts” Angelakis said in Monday’s announcement. “His significant experience in developing innovative strategies and improving operations for leading technology and telecommunications corporations, and his disciplined approach to financial analysis and execution, are a perfect fit for Comcast.”

Victor earned a Doctor of jurisprudence degree from Harvard Law School and a degree in Philosophy from Dartmouth College.