Rebecca Scilingo
About Rebecca Scilingo
Rebecca Scilingo serves as the Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence at FreeWheel, having previously held several senior roles at Comcast over a span of 22 years. She has a strong background in program management, operational strategy, and customer satisfaction improvement.
Current Role at FreeWheel
Rebecca Scilingo serves as the Senior Vice President of Operational Excellence at FreeWheel, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing operational processes and driving efficiency within the organization. Her leadership is instrumental in aligning operational strategies with business objectives, ensuring that FreeWheel maintains its competitive edge in the advertising technology sector.
Previous Experience at Comcast
Rebecca Scilingo has extensive experience at Comcast, where she held multiple senior leadership roles from 2001 to 2023. Her positions included Senior Director of Digital TV, Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Integration and Deployment, and Senior Vice President of the Enterprise Program Management Office. Throughout her tenure, she managed significant projects and initiatives, including the development of the Enterprise Program Management Office and the integration strategies for the Charter/Comcast merger.
Education and Academic Background
Rebecca Scilingo studied at Ohio University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications Systems Management from 1989 to 1994. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in operational leadership and program management, equipping her with essential skills in communication and strategic planning.
Leadership and Achievements
Rebecca Scilingo has led numerous initiatives throughout her career, including the development of Operational Transition Support Plans, successfully delivering 31 out of 33 plans within four weeks. She spearheaded a multi-year Video On Demand Product roadmap and managed a capital budget exceeding $900 million. Her efforts have resulted in increased customer satisfaction and significant cost reductions in service delivery.
Impact on Digital Television Services
During her time at Comcast, Rebecca Scilingo played a crucial role in the digital television landscape. She managed programs that delivered a consumer-friendly Video On Demand product to over 24 million subscribers and launched the first interactive TV Guide. Her leadership contributed to the management of approximately 150 releases monthly, supporting six major business units.