John Stankey is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of AT&T. John has held the CEO seat since July 2020.
Current company
AT&T
AT&T is an American multinational conglomerate.
telecommunications industryHeadquartered in DallasFounded 1983NYSE: T
Source: WikipediaJohn Stankey joined AT&T in January 1985 and has been CEO since July 2020.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
University of California, Los Angeles, Master of Business Administration - MBALoyola Marymount University, Bachelor of Business Administration, FinanceSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstJohn Stankey leads a leadership team of 9 published executives. The most recent appointment is Darcie Cakaric as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, in seat since October 2025.
Most senior 5 of 9
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| John Stankey (John T. Stankey) | Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President | July 2020 |
| Pascal Desroches | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | April 2021 |
| Jeffery S. McElfresh | Chief Operating Officer | May 2022 |
| David R. McAtee II | Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel | October 2015 |
| Kellyn S. Kenny | Chief Marketing and Growth Officer | May 2022 |
Sources: AT&T 2026 DEF 14A, AT&T 2025 Form 10-K
John Stankey is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of AT&T. John has held the CEO seat since July 2020.
John Stankey has been CEO of AT&T since July 2020, according to LinkedIn profile.
John Stankey has been CEO of AT&T for 6 years, since July 2020.
Pascal Desroches (Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer), Jeffery S. McElfresh (Chief Operating Officer), David R. McAtee II (Senior Executive Vice President and General Counsel), Kellyn S. Kenny (Chief Marketing and Growth Officer), and 4 more. Source: AT&T 2025 Form 10-K.
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