Tom Rutledge Bio | Wiki
Tom Rutledge is a well-known American communications executive. He is working as executive chairman of Charter Communications. Before, he was chairman and CEO of the firm before retiring as CEO in December 2022. From 2012 to 2016, he served as president of the company. In addition, he won NCTA’s Vanguard Award for Distinguished Leadership.
Tom Rutledge Age
He was born in McMurray, Pittsburgh in the United States in 1954. Rutledge is 69 years old.
Tom Rutledge Height
He is a man of average stature. Rutledge stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in ( approx. 1.73m ).
Tom Rutledge Family
He was born in McMurray, Pittsburgh in the United States to hardworking parents. Rutledge holds American nationality. He has not shared information about his parents. However, he stated that his father was terminally in 1977.
Tom Rutledge Wife
He is married to his loving wife Karen Rutledge. The couple have been married for over 40 years and are the founders of the Karen and Tom Rutledge Institute for Childhood Education. The two were introduced to each other first by Karen’s brother Warren when they were in high school. The two have two all-grown children who are married and they have six grandchildren. He has also lived in Albany, Austin, and Portland, Maine.
Tom Rutledge Education
Upon graduating with his high school diploma, Rutledge enrolled at California University in California. He pursued and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Economics in 1977.
Tom Rutledge House
He purchased a four-bedroom Bronte property for $4.5 million in August 2016. The house was previously owned by selling agents Alexander Phillips and David Tyrell of Phillips Pantzer Donnelley. The house sits on 505sq m and spans two levels with all of its living space on the ground floor. It also has a casual lounge room and a separate open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge room that opens onto an outdoor terrace.
Moreover, the ground floor has a main bathroom and two bedrooms with the potential to be converted into additional living zones. The upper level has three bedrooms including the main suite which features a walk-in wardrobe, a two-way ensuite, and a private balcony.
Tom Rutledge Charter
He joined Charter in 2012 when the firm had just emerged from bankruptcy. He then became COO of Cablevision from 2004 until 2011. In 2012, he was appointed as the president of Charter Communications working until 2016. Moreover, he was then appointed as the chairman and CEO before retiring as CEO in December 2022.
He is now the executive chairman of Charter Communications where he will serve in the position until December 1, 2023. He also discussed cable’s future, the industry’s recent valuation dip, the distressed futures of broadcast and cable TV, and competition from fixed wireless and fiber in an interview at CNBC in November 2022. Before Charter Communications, he was working as president of Time Warner Cable.
His career kicked off as a technician in cable on August 15, 1972, and began working at Time Inc. in 1977. Furthermore, he is the chairman of the board of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA). He also serves on the boards of CableLabs and C-SPAN. In addition, he is a member of the Cable Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 2011.
Tom Rutledge Political Party
He has not shared clear details regarding his political party. However, he stated “That’s cool,” when the federal government brought on by Donald Trump’s shocking ascendency to the White House.
Tom Rutledge Salary
As the Executive Chairman of Charter Communications, he receives a salary of $2,447,115 from his $39,462,964 total compensation that also had $6,364,251 as a bonus, $30,005,043 was received in stock options, and $646,555 came from other types of compensation.
Tom Rutledge Net Worth
Rutledge is a well-known American communications executive who has worked at Time Inc. and Charter Communications for over 20 years. His net worth is $97 million.
How Old Is Tom Rutledge
He is 69 years old born in McMurray, Pittsburgh in the United States in 1954.
How Do I Contact Tom Rutledge
He has an active email account at [email protected]. and also his phone number is +1 314-965-0555.
Where Does Tom Rutledge Live
He resides in St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife Karen. He has also lived in Albany, Austin, and Portland.