Who is the CEO of AT&T?
John Stankey has been the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of AT&T since 2020 and reports to Board of Directors. John reached the role after 6 tracked posts, most recently Chairman of the Board at AT&T. He joined the company in 1985 and has held roles across nearly every part of the business, including chief operating officer, CEO of WarnerMedia, CEO of AT&T Entertainment Group, chief strategy officer, chief technology officer, CEO of AT&T Operations and CEO of AT&T Business Solutions. John studied at B.B.A. in Finance, Loyola Marymount University; MBA, UCLA. John is one of 10 tracked leaders at the company.
John Stankey profile
John Stankey has led AT&T as chief executive officer and president since July 2020 and was elected chairman of the board in February 2025. He is steering AT&T toward fiber and 5G as an advanced connectivity company, a strategy that drove the 2026 purchases of Lumen's consumer fiber business and EchoStar spectrum.
- Education
- B.B.A. in Finance, Loyola Marymount University; MBA, UCLA
- Reports to
- Board of Directors
- ••••@att.com
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John Stankey career history
- Chairman of the Board, AT&TFebruary 2025 to present
- Chief Executive Officer and President, AT&TJuly 2020 to present
- President and Chief Operating Officer, AT&T
- Chief Executive Officer, WarnerMedia
- Chief Executive Officer, AT&T Entertainment Group
- Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Technology Officer, AT&T
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Other leaders at AT&T
| Leader | Profile | |
|---|---|---|
| PDPascal DesrochesChief Financial Officer | ••••@att.com | Profile → |
| JBJennifer BiryDeputy Chief Financial Officer | ••••@att.com | Profile → |
| JMJeff McElfreshChief Operating Officer | ••••@att.com | Profile → |
| JLJeremy LeggChief Technology Officer, AT&T Services | ••••@att.com | Profile → |
| KSKellyn Smith KennyChief Marketing and Growth Officer | ••••@att.com | Profile → |
| LLLori LeeGlobal Marketing Officer | ••••@att.com | Profile → |
| DMDavid McAteeGeneral Counsel | ••••@att.com | Profile → |
EG Ed GillespieSenior Executive Vice President, External and Legislative Affairs | ••••@att.com | Profile → |
| DHDarcie HenryChief Human Resources Officer | ••••@att.com | Profile → |
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