HUNT VALLEY, MD—Sinclair has hired Patrick McFadden, former SVP and Deputy General Counsel with the National Association of Broadcasters, to head up government relations as its Senior Vice President for Global Public Policy and Communications. McFadden will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of Sinclair’s legislative and regulatory strategy to support the company's policy and advocacy goals.
“We’re delighted to welcome Patrick as a key contributor to our executive group,” said Chris Ripley, Sinclair’s President and CEO. “He brings a wealth of critical experience to the cutting-edge broadcasting platform as it expands for all types of content distribution. He knows the issues, the people and the technology that underpin our business and is well-respected throughout the industry. He’s part of the elite corps of innovative and nuanced thinkers who are representative of Sinclair’s visionary culture.”
