Elaine Barden

Elaine Barden is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in business development and marketing within the telecommunications industry. Currently serving as Division Vice President of Business Development at Comcast since October 2008, Elaine has been instrumental in setting the strategic direction for fiber network expansion and supporting underserved communities in Rural America. Prior roles at Comcast include VP of Business Development & Strategic Initiatives, where partnerships were built with key stakeholders, and Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing, overseeing a large team and achieving record employee satisfaction. Previously, Elaine held leadership positions at AT&T Broadband and TCI, focusing on product marketing and operations management. Elaine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley.