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Verizon appoints Dan Schulman as CEO; Hans Vestberg becomes Special Advisor through 2026
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC
- Dan Schulman, former PayPal CEO and Verizon Independent Lead Director, appointed CEO effective immediately.
- Hans Vestberg steps down as CEO and Chairman, remains on Board until 2026 annual meeting; serves as Special Advisor through Oct 4, 2026.
- Mark Bertolini elected Chairman of the Board.
- Vestberg to focus on Frontier Communications acquisition integration and broadband strategy; Frontier deal expected to close Q1 2026.
- Verizon reiterates full-year 2025 financial guidance; Q3 2025 earnings set for Oct 29, 2025.