ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*
today announced that Bill Leahy has
been named president of AT&T Georgia and President, AT&T
Southeast. The AT&T SE Region will be headquartered in
Atlanta. Leahy most recently served as Vice President and
National Director – State Legislative Affairs, AT&T
Services.
"We know that Bill will do a great job in this new position,"
said David Condit, President-State
Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, AT&T Services. "Over the
last 10 years, he has been a vital partner in managing our national
organization, first in the Atlantic and then nationally. I
expect him to lend that expertise and perspective to his leadership
of the Southeast region and Georgia. Georgia and the Southeast have led the nation
in adopting policies to encourage jobs and investment, and they are
extraordinarily important to the future of AT&T. Bill has
a wealth of experience to bring, and throughout his more than 30
year career, whatever his position, Bill has been deeply connected
to his community. He will be an invaluable leader as we move
ahead in the region and in Georgia."
In his leadership of AT&T Georgia, Leahy will work closely
with community and business leaders, elected officials in
Atlanta and across the state, as
well as others at AT&T, to continue to bring advanced
communications technologies, including mobile 4G LTE and other
broadband services, to consumers.
"I am honored and excited for this opportunity," Leahy said. "I
look forward to working with all our stakeholders to help AT&T
continue to make a difference across the Southeast and in
individuals' lives across Georgia
and the region."
Leahy began his career as a management trainee with New England
Telephone. He has held various positions at AT&T companies in
financial analysis, marketing, and government affairs
management.
He has served as a trustee of Merrimack
College and on the board of directors of several charitable,
educational and public policy organizations.
In Georgia, he succeeds
Beth Shiroishi who was named to the
corporate position of Vice President-Global Corporate Social
Responsibility Strategy and Insights earlier this month.
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