BA, Wesleyan University; MBA, Columbia University. Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Global since 2005, and a founder of its predecessor over three decades ago. During that time frame, Mr. Fries has overseen the company’s growth into a world leader in converged broadband, video, and mobile communications with over $200 billion of historical investments and operations in 50 countries around the world, including 20 in Europe. Executive Chairman of Liberty Latin America, Board Member of Grupo Televisa, Lionsgate Entertainment and CableLabs. Trustee and finance committee member of The Paley Center for Media and ICT Governor of the World Economic Forum. Honorary Co-Chair for the Biennial of the Americas and Trustee Emeritus and former Chair of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. Trustee Emeritus, Wesleyan University. Board of Overseers, Columbia Business School. Recognition for his achievements includes EY Entrepreneur of the Year in Media, Entertainment and Telecommunications and inductions into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and the Cable Hall of Fame, which recognize pioneers and leaders in the media, communications and cable industries.