John T. Stankey

Chief Executive Officer and President at AT&T

Board

Since July 2020

Age

62 years

Education

Holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Loyola Marymount University and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Tenure

Joined AT&T in 1985 and has held numerous leadership roles including CEO of AT&T Entertainment Group, CEO of Warner Media, President and Chief Operating Officer, and, most recently, CEO and President since July 2020.

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About

John T. Stankey has an extensive career at AT&T spanning nearly four decades, beginning in 1985 and progressing through a broad range of leadership roles that have shaped his reputation as a versatile and experienced executive. His career includes notable positions such as CEO of AT&T Entertainment Group, CEO of Warner Media, and President and Chief Operating Officer, all contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the telecommunications industry.

He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of AT&T, a role he assumed in July 2020. This appointment marks the latest milestone in his longstanding service to the company, during which he has consistently delivered strategic direction and operational excellence.

In addition to his professional achievements, his academic background laid a strong foundation for his career. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance and an M.B.A., credentials that have supported his strategic and financial expertise throughout his journey at AT&T.

At 62 years old as of February 1, 2025, his leadership is characterized by a deep commitment to innovation and a clear vision for the future of AT&T, making him an integral part of the company’s continued success.

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Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details [N/A]
AT&T Inc.	President and Chief Operating Officer	October 2019 - June 2020	N/A
WarnerMedia, LLC	CEO	June 2018 - April 2020	N/A
AT&T Entertainment Group	CEO	2015 - 2017	N/A
AT&T Inc.	Chief Strategy Officer	2012 - 2015	N/A
AT&T Business Solutions	President and CEO	2010 - 2011	N/A
AT&T Operations, Inc.	President and CEO	2008 - 2010	N/A
AT&T Inc.	Group President-Telecom Operations	2007 - 2008	N/A
AT&T Inc.	Chief Technology Officer	2004 - 2006	N/A
AT&T Inc.	Chief Information Officer	2003 - 2004	N/A

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$2,400,000	Annual	Fixed annual salary, unchanged in 2023
2023 RSUs	$4,125,000	3-year restriction period with annual vesting	Represents 25% of long-term target compensation; 3-year restriction period with annual ratable vesting

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2023

Performance Shares

Metric	Details
Performance Metrics	50% Earnings per Share (EPS) Growth, 50% Return on Invested Capital (ROIC); Relative TSR modifier: +20%, 0%, or -20%
Weight	75% of Long-Term Awards
Vesting Schedule	3-year performance period (2023-2025)
Payout Range	0% to 200% of the number of performance shares granted
Evaluation Period	2023-2025
Additional Details	Specific numeric targets for EPS and ROIC are not disclosed due to competitive sensitivity

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Metric	Details
Performance Metric	Payout value based on common stock price performance
Weight	25% of Long-Term Awards
Vesting Schedule	3-year restriction period with annual ratable vesting
Additional Details	Grant Date: January 26, 2023; Total Long-Term Target Compensation Fair Value: $16,500,000 ; No exact share quantity provided