Q: We are seven years into our FutureFocus journey. What are your thoughts on where we are and the direction we’ re headed?
Amy: Since 2014, we have put words to what really matters to us, which is to build a better future for the next generation. And we’ re bringing this purpose to the disruption and transformation of the large-scale industries where we play. From the automotive side, we’ re seeing innovation that not only makes transportation by vehicle greener and more efficient; it also opens new business models that make access to transportation easier, cheaper and more reliable.
Sujata Gosalia, Cox Communications
Sujata: We are thinking generationally about growth in the spaces where we operate and setting an ambitious goal for what more we can be as a company. At the very core of that growth for CCI is connectivity. It’ s making sure that, from the individual all the way up to our society, we’ re connected in ways that allow us to live better, work more effectively and have a greater impact on our communities. And when we look to what’ s ahead, we see transformational changes in our industry that Cox can be a part of— from evolved capability and capacity of networks to a new generation of connected environments and experiences being created.
Q: How has Cox’ s willingness to take risks and“ fail fast” helped us future-proof our business?
Tony: I was told“ no” several times when we were first trying to get wireless approved. But our culture is such that if you can bring a case forward that’ s viable and can produce significant value for the company, Cox will find a way to make it happen.
Joe: I’ m just super proud that I’ m part of a 122-year-old family-owned company that has risk-takers. Every time new mediums came along, they jumped into it and weren’ t afraid of it and embraced it. It almost allows you to surf the waves of change.
Joe George, Cox Automotive
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