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Todd Thibodeaux

Energizer · DISC type I
President & CEO at CompTIA
📍 Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

As President and CEO of CompTIA, Todd Thibodeaux leads the global IT industry trade associations strategy and growth. He is a lifelong tech enthusiast with a background in economics, having previously served as SVP at the Consumer Technology Association and as an economist. People often describe him as a visionary and a true leader, known for his integrity and diligence.

Inspired by his engineer father, Todd has been passionate about technology since his youth, building a color TV at age 10. His career has allowed him to witness the evolution of consumer electronics firsthand, a journey he describes as a "great ride" and one of the loves of his life. He is a graduate of George Mason University and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Unique fact: Before becoming CEO, Todd was the chief economist for the Consumer Electronics Association, where he accurately forecasted the adoption of HDTV in the U. S.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
President & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How Todd shows up

Informal
Relationship Oriented
Believer

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Todd cares about

IT Workforce Development
Leads CompTIA's mission to advance industry growth through education, certifications, and training programs to help people build rewarding careers in technology.
Technology Advocacy
Frequently speaks on workforce diversity, cybersecurity, and emerging tech trends, advocating for policies and initiatives that support the global IT industry's growth.
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Career

Work history

6-2008
President & CEO
CompTIA
7-1990 - 2-2008
Senior Vice President
Consumer Technology Association
10-1989 - 7-1990
Economist
U.S. Department of Labor
In the press

Media appearances

Todd Thibodeaux, President & CEO of CompTIA - Apple Podcasts. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Podcast: Todd Thibodeaux On Getting America Back To Work. Featured in CompTIA Blog
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Education
1992 - 1996
MA
George Mason University
1986 - 1988
BS
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Education details unavailable
Colville High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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