Leidos appoints AT&T COO Jeff McElfresh to board of directors
PR Newswire•01/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Jeff McElfresh joins Leidos (LDOS) board effective October 1, 2026
- ➤McElFresh oversees AT&T's (T) $250 billion nationwide connectivity infrastructure transformation
- ➤Leidos (LDOS) board expands to 11 members after McElfresh appointment
- ➤McElfresh will serve on Leidos' governance and technology security committees
Expert Statements
Bob Shapard, Board Chair of Leidos
“We're excited to bring Jeff's expertise and skills to Leidos. The depth and breadth of his experience and leadership will strengthen the board's independent oversight as Leidos executes on its strategic vision.”
Tom Bell, CEO of Leidos
“I'm very much looking forward to working with Jeff on our board of directors as we advance our NorthStar 2030 growth strategy. His insights will be invaluable as we develop the critical technologies underpinning our service to national security and other customers.”
Leidos appoints AT&T COO Jeff McElfresh to board of directors PR Newswire
RESTON, Va., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) is welcoming Jeff McElfresh, AT&T's chief operating officer, to its board of directors effective October 1. His joining the Leidos board represents the addition of another excellent leader with success developing and deploying advanced technologies at scale in commercial and public sector markets.
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