Leidos adds AT&T COO Jeff McElfresh to its board

October 1, 2026 8:02 AM EDT

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has appointed Jeff McElfresh, chief operating officer of AT&T (NYSE: T), to its board of directors, effective October 1, according to a company press release.



McElfresh has spent more than 30 years at AT&T, where he currently oversees a $250 billion nationwide connectivity infrastructure transformation. In prior roles at AT&T, he managed cybersecurity, data management, and the company's labs division. Before joining AT&T, he worked as a defense technology engineer on aerospace and maritime projects.



With the appointment, the Leidos board expands to 11 members. McElfresh will serve on the board's Corporate Governance and Ethics and Technology and Information Security committees.



Board Chair Bob Shapard said McElfresh's "depth and breadth of experience and leadership will strengthen the board's independent oversight as Leidos executes on its strategic vision." CEO Tom Bell noted he looks forward to working with McElfresh as the company advances its NorthStar 2030 growth strategy.



Leidos, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.


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