Verizon Communications Org chart
This Verizon Communications org chart highlights the company’s organizational structure and leadership team, including key executives such as Hans Vestberg (Chairman And CEO) , Kyle Malady (Executive Vice President & Ceo, Verizon Business) , and Leslie Berland (CMO) . It provides a clear overview of the leadership team’s roles and how they work together to achieve organizational goals and ensure effective management across all functions.
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Verizon Communications Leadership Team
Executives
Profile Summary
Hans Vestberg
Chairman And CEO
Hans Vestberg is chief executive officer of Verizon Communications, a leading provider of wireless, fiber-optic and global Internet networks and services. He was named CEO on Aug. 1, 2018. He previously served as Verizon’s chief technology officer and president of Global Networks, with responsibility for further developing the architecture for Verizon’s fiber-centric networks. At Verizon, Vestberg has focused on delivering seamless experiences for customers over network assets consisting of the country’s leading 4G LTE network, the largest 5G test-bed in the U.S., the nation’s biggest residential fiber network, a global internet backbone and undersea cable network carrying much of the world’s internet traffic, and fiber assets in 45 of the top 50 markets in the U.S.
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Kyle Malady
Executive Vice President & Ceo, Verizon Business
Kyle is Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Business, a leading global technology company serving 99% of Fortune 500 companies in over 120 countries. Kyle and his team are responsible for delivering the next generation of technology-driven innovation to their customers around the world. Kyle is a seasoned industry expert who has extensive experience in developing and implementing networks and applications for both the public and private sectors, and is a leader in the development of global 5G-related infrastructure. Previously, Kyle served as Executive Vice President and President of Verizon’s Global Networks and Technology (GN&T) team. This group is responsible for Verizon's technology and product development, and building, maintaining and securing America’s leading wireless network and largest residential fiber broadband service in Fios, in addition to a vast IP network serving global customers. Kyle began his career as a cell site technician for NYNEX Mobile Communications, which became Bell Atlantic Mobile and ultimately, through a series of transactions, became Verizon Wireless. During his long tenure, he has held a variety of positions in operations, planning, technology, engineering, and finance. He has also served as Verizon’s vice president of New Product Development.
Leslie Berland
CMO
Leslie Berland has had an extensive career in marketing and communications, holding prominent roles at companies like Twitter, Peloton Interactive, and Verizon. Prior to their current position as CMO at Verizon, Leslie also worked at American Express in various high-level marketing and digital partnerships roles. In addition to their corporate work, Leslie has also served as a board member for organizations like the Ad Council and Make-A-Wish America. With a background in social media strategy and corporate communications, Leslie brings a wealth of experience to their current role.
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Brian Higgins
Chief Customer Experience Officer
Brian Higgins is Chief Customer Experience Officer at Verizon Communications.
Mat
Chief Of Staff
Mat is Chief Of Staff at Verizon Communications.
Ryuta Yamazaki
Managing Director, Executive Officer And President, Japan
Ryuta Yamazaki is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the technology and telecommunications sectors. Currently serving as Managing Director, Executive Officer, and President for Japan at Verizon, Ryuta has previously held key leadership roles at Dell Technologies as Director and General Manager for Global Compute and Networking in Enterprise Sales. Contributions to Silicon Graphics International included serving as General Manager for Telecommunications and Broadcast Media, as well as various sales leadership positions. Early in the career at NCR Corporation, Ryuta specialized in sales within the Financial Solutions Division. Educational qualifications include a degree from Bond University.
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Joe Russo
EVP & President, Global Networks & Technology
Joe Russo is EVP & President of Global Networks and Technology (GN&T) at Verizon. The GN&T team is responsible for Verizon's technology and product development, and building, maintaining, and securing the nation's leading wireless network, the nation’s largest residential fiber broadband service in Fios, and a vast IP network serving global customers in over 120 countries. During his 27-year career, Joe led many teams including Core Engineering, Network Operations, Consumer Customer Service, Wholesale & Enterprise Service Delivery, and Northeast Field Operations. A leader in the development and successful launch of Fios, Verizon’s fast & reliable 100% fiber network delivers industry-leading internet speeds to millions of homes in the mid-Atlantic and northeast. Joe began his career with Verizon in 1995 as an intern at Bell Atlantic.
Vandana Venkatesh
EVP & Chief Legal Officer, Public Policy, Responsible Business, Legal & Security
As Chief Legal Officer for Verizon, Vandana is responsible and has oversight for all Legal and Corporate Security functions for the company. Before assuming this role in October 2022, she was Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Verizon Consumer Group, which provides wireline voice, data, and TV products and services, and wireless connected experiences to more than 100 million consumers every day. She has been with Verizon for two decades. Previously, she was the General Counsel for Verizon’s Enterprise business unit which delivers business solutions to global enterprises and governments, including 99% of the Fortune 500. She has held other roles at Verizon leading the legal functions for Verizon’s IT and Sourcing & Procurement organizations, supporting transactions for all of Verizon’s spend as well as data security, outsourcing, and supply chain issues impacting Verizon. Prior to joining Verizon, Vandana was a lawyer with Genuity, an internet start-up, and an Associate at the law firms of Morse, Barnes-Browne, & Pendleton and Bingham Dana where she was counsel to internet, high tech, and biotech startups. Before her career in the law, she was a Congressional Aide to Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA).
Sampath Sowmyanarayan
Chief Executive Officer, Verizon Consumer
Sowmyanarayan Sampath (Sampath) is executive vice president and chief executive officer for Verizon Consumer Group, serving the largest consumer customer base in the United States with over 103.5B in total revenue (2022). Sampath is a globally recognized leader in the telecom industry with experience spanning consumer, enterprise, security and critical infrastructure. His distinct tenure at Verizon includes transformative work on Verizon’s consumer operating model and empowering its customer-facing organization. Sampath previously served as CEO of Verizon Business, serving 99% of Fortune 500 companies, leading the digitization of businesses, governments and communities around the world as customers reimagine their employee, supply chain and end-to-end-customer experiences. With $31B+ in annual revenue, Verizon Business is the leader in new 5G-based technology-led innovation. Prior to Verizon Business, Sampath served as President of Global Enterprise at Verizon, where he led a global team focused on delivering solutions to enable enterprise customers to securely connect to the global economy and intelligently manage business operations. Earlier in his Verizon tenure, he served as Chief Product Officer, responsible for the consumer and business product portfolio and implementing major strategic initiatives. These included two of the company’s largest programs, Network Transformation and One Fiber, which served as the foundation for Verizon’s progress in wireless network densification and 5G. Before Verizon, Sampath spent almost a decade at the Boston Consulting Group, where he was a Partner and Global Sector Leader for the Telecom practice area focused on driving large scale, enterprise wide transformations.His experience includes other executive roles including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Transformation Officer.
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Shankar Arumugavelu
Executive Vice President & President, Verizon Global Services
Shankar Arumugavelu is a highly experienced executive in the telecommunications sector, currently serving as Executive Vice President and President of Verizon Global Services, a position held since October 2010. Arumugavelu has progressed through various significant roles at Verizon, including Senior Vice President and Global CIO, Senior Vice President and CIO for both VCM and Wireless, and multiple senior leadership positions focused on consumer and business services. Prior to these roles, Arumugavelu served as Senior Vice President at Verizon Telecom and Business, Senior Vice President and CIO at Verizon Telecom, and Executive Director at Verizon Data Services. Earlier in the career, Arumugavelu held the position of Director at GTE. Arumugavelu holds an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of South Florida and a B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy.
Tony Skiadas
EVP & CFO
Tony Skiadas is responsible for Verizon’s finance operations. Prior to becoming CFO on May 1, 2023, he was the Senior Vice President and Controller of Verizon, where he was responsible for corporate-wide accounting, finance operations, compliance, financial policies, and SEC financial reporting. His responsibilities also included the review and analysis of various corporate acquisition and divestiture projects. Tony also served as the principal accounting officer for Verizon and provided oversight for the company’s Finance Transformation, a multi-year strategic initiative focused on transforming Verizon's finance processes, systems, and talent. Prior to his role as Controller, Tony was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Verizon Finance Operations. Tony began his career with Bell Atlantic Mobile, a Verizon legacy company, in 1996. During his tenure, he has held various accounting, financial management and executive roles of increasing responsibility, including the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance and participating in the merger integration activities surrounding the formation of Verizon Wireless. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of New Jersey, Tony is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. He holds an MBA in Finance from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Delaware.
Stacy Sharpe
EVP & Chief Communications Officer
Stacy Sharpe is EVP & Chief Communications Officer at Verizon Communications.
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James Gowen
SVP Global Supply Chain / Chief Sustainability Officer
James Gowen is SVP Global Supply Chain / Chief Sustainability Officer at Verizon Communications.
Mark Schuermann
SVP & Treasurer
Mark Schuermann is SVP & Treasurer at Verizon Communications.
Stephen G.
Vice President Information Technology
Stephen G. is a seasoned general management professional with extensive experience in information technology and digital communications. Currently serving as Vice President of Information Technology at Verizon since August 2018, Stephen has demonstrated expertise in business development, category management, and product management while managing operations in the US, China, and Southeast Asia. Prior to this role, Stephen held the position of Director of Operations at Verizon from July 2014 to June 2018 and spent a decade at AT&T in various roles, including Head of Operations, Senior Product Manager, and Telecommunications Specialist.
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Mario Acosta-Velez
Vice President - Local Engagement / Corporate Social Responsibility / Public Policy -east Region
Mario Acosta-Velez serves as Vice President of Local Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Public Policy for the East Region at Verizon since December 2007, where responsibilities include the development and execution of impactful regional initiatives, particularly in education, digital inclusion, and community engagement. Prior to this role, Mario held positions such as Regional Director of External Affairs and State Government Affairs, expanding Verizon's CSR impact through significant philanthropic investments and leading advocacy campaigns. Mario's earlier experience includes serving as President of MAVC Strategic Consulting, focusing on diversity and community engagement, and as an adjunct professor at the University of the District of Columbia, teaching multicultural justice. Educational qualifications include a Senior Executives program from Harvard Kennedy School and multiple degrees in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Puerto Rico and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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University of the District of Columbia
Mason Ng
Distinguished Fellow
Mason Ng is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and product management. Currently serving as Distinguished Fellow at Verizon, Mason leads the development of Artificial Intelligence as a Service and the creation of a unified developer platform. Previous roles include significant positions at Verizon Media, Yahoo, and Oracle Corporation, where achievements include directing the first edge computing stack, managing multi-cloud evaluations yielding substantial cost savings, and enhancing search revenue through strategic management of product teams. Mason's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Davis.
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