Michael Beckerman is an American lobbyist who is vice president at TikTok. Beckerman joined the short-form video app in February 2020, and leads its government relations office in Washington, DC.
Michael Beckerman | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | George Washington University |
| Occupation | Lobbyist |
| Known for | Net neutrality advocacy |
Beckerman was the founding president and CEO of the Internet Association (2012–2021), a Washington, DC-based trade association representing Internet companies.[1] During his tenure as CEO, association membership grew from 14 member companies at its founding to over 40 internet companies.[2][3]
Beckerman is an expert on internet policy.[4][5][6] He appears in the media to offer the industry's perspective on topical policy issues.[7][8][9][10]
Education edit
Beckerman received his BBA[11] with honors from George Washington University in May 2001.[12][13]
Career edit
Beckerman was appointed as president and CEO of Internet Association in July 2012.[14][15] Prior to his appointment as head of IA, he served for 12 years as the deputy staff director and chief policy advisor to the chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce,[16][17] which oversees America's internet policies.[18]
Beckerman also is active in the local angel investing community in Washington, DC, where he has invested in local startups.[19]
Beckerman has testified before Congress on issues relevant to internet use, including privacy,[20] the sharing economy,[21] and social media.[22][23]
In February 2020, TikTok hired Beckerman to lead its Washington policy operations amidst mounting pressure in Washington over its ties with China.[24][25] In 2020, Beckerman compared the Chinese government's policies in Xinjiang against the Uyghurs to countering Al-Qaeda.[26]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Bachman, Katy. "Fast Chat: The Internet Association's Michael Beckerman Head lobbyist for 14 Web giants readies for new Congress By Katy Bachman". AdWeek. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ "Fast Chat: The Internet Association's Michael Beckerman". www.adweek.com. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- ^ "Internet Association asks for U.S. net neutrality vote delay". Reuters. 2017-12-06. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- ^ McKinnon, John D. (2018-04-25). "Pre-1972 Music Acts Get a Little Help From Their Friends in Congress". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- ^ Romm, Tom (11 June 2018). "Goodbye to Net Neutrality, Hello to an Even Bigger AT&T". The Washington Post. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ^ Finley, Klint (2018-01-05). "Tech Giants to Join Legal Battle Over Net Neutrality". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- ^ Internet Association CEO Says Zuckerberg Has to Regain User Trust, retrieved 2019-05-21
- ^ Internet Assoc. CEO Reacts to FCC's Net Neutrality Vote, retrieved 2019-05-21
- ^ Policastro, Jacqueline. "FCC chairman explains why he won't cave to public pressure over net neutrality". www.graydc.com. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- ^ Code § 230, 47 U. S. "Section 230: A Key Legal Shield For Facebook, Google Is About To Change". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "The Impact of Late Cycle Investing on Real Estate and Finance". GW School of Business. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Revolving Door : Michael Beckerman Education | OpenSecrets". www.opensecrets.org. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
- ^ "Michael M. Beckerman" (PDF). Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Michael M. Beckerman" (PDF). docs.house.gov. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ "Hill vet named to new Net group post | CEO Update". ceoupdate.com. Retrieved 2019-05-26.
- ^ Frates, Chris. "Exclusive: New Internet Industry Trade Association to Launch". National Journal. Retrieved 25 September 2013.
- ^ Press, Bernan (2010-09-15). Insider's Guide to Key Committee Staff of the U.S. Congress 2010. Bernan Press. ISBN 9781598884173.
- ^ Restuccia, Andrew (29 December 2010). "Upton announces Energy and Commerce Committee staffers". The Hill. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- ^ "Michael Beckerman". Pilot Growth Equity. Retrieved 2019-05-26.
- ^ "HEARING BEFORE THE UNITED STATES SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION: Written Testimony" (PDF). 27 February 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "TESTIMONY OF MICHAEL BECKERMAN" (PDF). 29 September 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "See Something, Say Something: Oversight of the Parkland Shooting and Legislative Proposals to Improve School Safety | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary". www.judiciary.senate.gov. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
- ^ "HEARING BEFORE THE UNITED STATES SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY:Written Testimony" (PDF). 14 March 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "TikTok hires tech trade group chief to lead policy shop". South China Morning Post. 2020-02-03. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
- ^ Goldman, David (2022-12-21). "TikTok executive refuses Jake Tapper's multiple requests to acknowledge China's treatment of Uyghurs". CNN. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
- ^ Quinn, Jimmy (2023-03-22). "'This Might Be the End': TikTok Showdown Reaches Fever Pitch with CEO's Congressional Testimony". National Review. Retrieved 2023-03-22.