President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team took the weekend to reveal that Julius Genachowski will be the next head of the Federal Communications Commission.

Previously the leader behind Obama’s successful internet campaign, he has also served on the boards of several savvy companies including The Motley Fool, Expedia, Web.com and Ticketmaster.

Regarding his credentials, the Advisory Committee to the Congressional Internet Caucus has this to say:

Julius Genachowski is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Rock Creek Ventures, which invests in, launches, and advises digital media and commerce companies. He is also Co-Founder of LaunchBox Digital, a seed-stage investment program for web and mobile entrepreneurs. Previously, he served in senior executive positions for eight years at IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI), including Chief of Business Operations, General Counsel, and a member of the Office of the Chairman. Mr. Genachowski joined IAC shortly after it was founded by Chairman and CEO Barry Diller, and was a key player in IAC’s growth to become a multi-billion dollar global e-commerce and media company….

Mr. Genachowski will be the individual with the single biggest impact to our interest in the internet, telecom and high-def, so let’s hope he “gets” it.