Michael T Fries

A 20-year veteran of the cable and media industry, Mr. Fries was appointed President and CEO of Liberty Global in June 2005 upon the combination of Liberty Media International and UnitedGlobalCom (UGC). Prior to that, Mr. Fries served as President and CEO of UGC from January 2004 after holding several senior management positions since shortly after the company’s formation in 1990. From 1990 to 1995, he managed UGC’s global development activities and oversaw expansion into Europe, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. In 1995, Mr. Fries became head of the company’s Asia/Pacific operations until his promotion to President and Chief Operating Officer of UGC in September 1998. Mr. Fries is a member of Liberty Global's board of directors and its two-person Executive Committee along with the company's Chairman, Dr. John C. Malone. Mr. Fries holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University and a B.A. from Wesleyan University. He is active in a number of industry, professional and philanthropic organizations.