Randall L. Stephenson | |
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37th National President of the Boy Scouts of America | |
In office 2016–2018 | |
Preceded by | Robert Gates |
Succeeded by | Jim Turley |
Personal details | |
Born | Randall Lynn Stephenson April 22, 1960 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
Spouse | Lenise |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Central Oklahoma (BS) University of Oklahoma (MAcc) |
Occupation | Executive Chairman, AT&T |
Randall Lynn Stephenson (born April 22, 1960) is a retired American telecommunications executive. He served as chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of AT&T Inc. from 2007 to 2020.[1][2] He was national president of the Boy Scouts of America from 2016 to 2018.
AT&T, the telecommunications giant that has moved into media and entertainment, announced a changing of the guard on Friday. John Stankey, a veteran of the company, will become its new chief executive starting July 1. He will take the reins from Randall L. Stephenson, who has led AT&T since 2007.
Mr. Stephenson, 60, will stay on as executive chairman of the board through this year, the company said in a statement.