Lisa Anselmo

Executive Vice President of Communications & Head of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, ALTICE USA INC

Search every verified Lisa Anselmo interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Lisa Anselmo, Executive Vice President of Communications and Head of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer at Altice USA, appeared in two episodes of the company’s “Optimum Insider” series in October 2024, both moderated by Chairman and CEO Dennis Mathew. In the first episode, focused on mentorship, Anselmo discussed influences on her leadership style, citing former bosses including Steve Parish at Philip Morris, Christine Elliot at Moody’s, Charlie Schuler at Cablevision, and Barry Watkins at MSG. She described learning “calm under pressure” early in her career and emphasized the importance of giving team members access, influence, and the chance to learn from mistakes, stating that “paying it forward” involves trusting teams in difficult moments rather than always intervening. She also discussed the company’s transformation, noting that employee experience is central to growth and that communication extends beyond written memos to include presence, reactions, and transparency, citing 90% engagement in employee surveys. In the second episode, on leadership, Anselmo shared her personal background as a first-generation Cuban-American, saying her family’s immigrant experience taught her that “nothing is out of reach.” She explained that her motivation to lead stems from a desire to provide paths for others and to make a positive impact beyond herself. On balancing work and personal life, she said “work life balance does not exist” and emphasized being fully present in each moment, whether at work or attending her daughter’s dance competitions and son’s lacrosse games. She also noted that her communications team operates like a “mini newsroom,” focusing on telling stories about network upgrades, fiber rollout, and product launches to engage communities and improve customer experience.