AT & T's CEO of AT&T TV, DIRECTV, AT&T TV Now, & More retires

Today, AT&T announced that John Donovan, Managing Director of AT&T Communications will resign from October 1, 2019. Donovan has been directly monitoring now called AT&T TV NOW. He has also overseen all AT&T pay-TV services including DIRECTV, U-verse TV and the new AT&T TV.

“JD is a fantastic leader and a technical visionary who helped drive AT & T's leadership in connecting customers, from our 5G, fiber and FirstNet developments, to new products and platforms, to set the global standard for software-defined networks, "says Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T." He led the way in encouraging his team to continuously innovate and develop their skills for the future. We appreciate his many contributions to the company's success and his tireless dedication to serving customers and making our community better. JD is a good friend and I wish him and his family all the best in the years to come. "

" It has been my honor to lead AT&T Communications in a time of outstanding innovation and investment in new technology that is revolutionizing how people connect with their worlds, "said John Donovan. "All we have achieved is an honor to the talented women and men of AT&T, and their passion for serving our customers. I look forward to the future – spending more time with family and looking at pride as the AT&T team continues to set the pace for industry. "

Mr. Donovan joined AT&T in 2008 and has been CEO of AT&T Communications since July 2017. AT&T has not announced a replacement for Donovan yet, but says an announcement is coming soon.

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