Here’s the latest on Verizon’s CEO leadership as of 2026:
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In February 2026, Verizon announced a CEO transition with Dan Schulman, former PayPal CEO, named as Verizon’s next chief executive. Hans Vestberg, who had been guiding the company, would move into a special advisor role through October 2026 to ensure a smooth transition and help integrate Frontier Communications, which was awaiting close in early 2026. [Verizon announces CEO transition; press release] [Verizon announces CEO transition?msockid=1fe2e7a4d9716ee213e6f1d9d8176fd3][2][3]
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Vestberg remained on Verizon’s board during the transition and stepped back from day-to-day leadership as Schulman prepared to assume full responsibilities. The board chair highlighted Schulman’s track record of transformative leadership and operational excellence as the right fit for Verizon’s next growth phase. [Verizon announces CEO transition][2]
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Reports and analyst commentary in late 2025 and early 2026 pointed to ongoing strategic priorities under Schulman, including continued network investments, customer-focused initiatives, and integration-related efforts tied to Frontier. Some coverage noted investor focus on earnings trajectory and subscriber dynamics during the leadership change. [Verizon announces CEO transition; coverage summaries][3][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact press releases or summaries from Verizon’s site and major business outlets for precise quotes and dates, or provide a quick timeline of notable events surrounding the transition.
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Verizon Communications is falling short of its potential, Chief Executive Dan Schulman said, adding that he plans to implement sweeping changes aimed at reigniting growth. Schulman, who stepped into the top role earlier this month, said Wednesday that Verizon hasn't been able to translate its years of heavy network investment into customer growth, especially amid fierce competition that has pressured pricing. Verizon, the largest U.S. telecommunications provider by subscriber base, lost a net...
www.morningstar.comBy Connor Hart Verizon Communications is falling short of its potential, Chief Executive Dan Schulman said, adding that he plans to implement sweeping changes aimed at reigniting growth. ...
uk.marketscreener.comVerizon Communications Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Independent Lead Director and former Chief Executive Officer of PayPal Holdings Inc. Dan Schulman as CEO.
www.verizon.comVerizon Communications Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Independent Lead Director and former Chief Executive Officer of PayPal Holdings Inc. Dan Schulman as CEO.
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