254. John Stankey, AT&T’s CEO and Chairman of the Board, on embracing long-term vision
Inside the Strategy Room · 2025-06-05 · 36 min
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John Stankey has led AT&T as CEO since July 2020, and was elected Chairman of the Board in February this year. Over his 40-year tenure, John has held multiple senior leadership roles across the breadth of AT&T's businesses, including turns as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Technology Officer. In this episode, John speaks with McKinsey senior partner and North America Chair Eric Kutcher about his journey at AT&T. They discuss how John pivoted the portfolio, how he trusted in long-term 'big bets' amidst the current wave of economic change, and the meaning of leaving a legacy at a 150-year-old company. Related Insights Becoming CEO, just in time for global crisis: David Gitlin, Chairman and CEO of Carrier Global Corporation How boards can tackle geopolitical risk H ow Judy Marks leads Otis Worldwide Corporation through uncertainty and technological evolution The art of 21st-century leadership: From succession planning to building a leadership factory Author Talks: IBM's Ginni Rometty on leading with 'good power' Getting fit for growth: The leadership mindsets and behaviors that matter CEO Perspectives The Strategic CEO Support the show: See for privacy information