Randall Stephenson assumed the position of chairman of the board and chief executive officer of AT&T, replacing Edward E. Whitacre Jr. who retired from both positions.
Stephenson announced that the following executives will report to him:
- Bill Blase, 52, senior executive vice president, Human Resources
- Jim Callaway, 60, senior executive vice president, Executive Operations
- Jim Cicconi, 54, senior executive vice president, External and Legislative Affairs
- Cathy Coughlin, 49, senior executive vice president and global marketing officer
- Ralph de la Vega, 55, group president, Regional Telecommunications and Entertainment
- Rick Lindner, 52, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer
- Forrest Miller, 54, group president, Corporate Strategy and Development
- Stan Sigman, 60, president and chief executive officer, AT&T Mobility
- Ron Spears, 59, group president, Global Business Services
- John Stankey, 44, group president, Operations Support
- Wayne Watts, 53, senior executive vice president and general counsel
- Ray Wilkins, 55, group president, Diversified Businesses
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- Randall Stephenson previously served as chief operating officer for AT&T for all wireless and wireline operations. He was named chief operating officer for SBC Communications Inc. in April 2004, and continued as COO following SBC’s acquisition of AT&T Corp. in November 2005. Stephenson began his career with Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1982 in the information technology organization in Oklahoma. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master of Accountancy degree from the University of Oklahoma.
