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A ‘Good Scout’ Makes a Great Leader: Gary Shapiro

Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (formerly Consumer Electronics Association), was honored in 1999 with the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s Technology Good Scout Award.

Shapiro leads the trade group that represents more than 2,200 companies across the consumer tech industry, hosts the annual CES event and promotes innovation to policymakers.

He has served more than three decades at the association and previously served on the board of visitors at George Mason University.

GovCon Wire featured Gary Shapiro as part of Executive Mosaic media group’s coverage of Good Scouts who were recognized for their contributions to the Greater Washington tech sector, while exemplifying the ideals of scouting.

The BSA National Capital Area Council’s 2022 award ceremony on Nov. 2 at the Tysons Corner Marriott hotel in Virginia will honor LMI President and CEO Doug Wagoner. Visit the NCAC BSA website to read more information about the council’s annual luncheon event and see its full list of honorees since 1997.

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