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Cox Enterprises Names Barry Ohlson SVP of Public Policy and Government Affairs

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Cox Enterprises Inc hired Barry Ohlson as senior vice president of Public Policy and Government Affairs on Jan 1st '26.

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Cox Enterprises names Barry Ohlson SVP of Public Policy and Government Affairs. ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2026 - Cox Enterprises appointed Barry Ohlson as senior vice president of Public Policy and Government Affairs, effective Jan. 1. In this role, Ohlson leads Cox's public policy office, representing the company's voice in government and policy matters. The office works to advance Cox's interests, reduce risk and open new opportunities through advocacy and collaboration. Ohlson's team is focused on regulatory, legislative and political issues. They also collaborate with Cox company leaders, peer companies, consultants, law firms, trade associations and coalitions. "Barry's vast expertise in government relations, along with his unwavering commitment to collaboration, make him the ideal leader to guide our advocacy efforts," said Jennifer Hightower, Cox Enterprises executive vice president and chief legal officer. "Under Barry's leadership, Cox will continue its engagement with policymakers, government officials and our trade associations on the issues critical to our business." Ohlson brings more than three decades of experience in regulatory and government affairs. Most recently, he served as vice president of regulatory affairs, shaping Cox's regulatory agenda and representing the company before federal decision makers and industry groups. He joined Cox in 2010 after serving...

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Executive hire

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Person
Barry Ohlsonsenior vice president of Public Policy and Government Affairs
Takes effect
Jan 1, 2026
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Financing type
Grant

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  • Barry Ohlsonsenior vice president of Public Policy and Government Affairs · Named in the story

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  • directors

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24%
Detected
Jan 7, 2026
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news
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