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WarnerMedia Parent AT&T Names William Kennard, Former FCC Chief, As Chairman Of The Board

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Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorWarnerMedia parent AT&T today named former FCC chairman William Kennard chairman of the telecom giant’s board effective in January when current chair (and former CEO) Randall Stephenson retires.AT&T announced its plan to elect an independent chairman when Stephenson, who held both positions since 2007, stepped down in April.

COO John Stankey stepped up as CEO in July. Splitting the role of chairman and CEO is regarded as good corporate governance.Kennard was general counsel to the U.S.

Federal Communications Commission from 1993 to 1997. He was appointed chairman in 1997, holding the position until 2001. From 2009 to 2013, he served as the U.S.

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