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Tech Finance Whiz Joins AT&T Board
9 Sep
Summary
- Fazal F. Merchant appointed to AT&T's board on September 8, 2026.
- Merchant joins the Audit and Corporate Development committees.
- He brings extensive finance and cloud security expertise.
Fazal F. Merchant was appointed to the AT&T Board of Directors on September 8, 2026. He will lend his expertise to the Audit Committee and the Corporate Development and Finance Committee.
Merchant's background includes significant leadership roles, most recently as President and Chief Financial Officer at Wiz, Inc., a prominent cloud and AI security company. Previously, he held key executive positions at Tanium Inc., including Co-Chief Executive Officer and COO.
AT&T Chairman and CEO John Stankey highlighted Merchant's deep expertise in corporate development, finance, and technology. Stankey emphasized that Merchant's experience in scaling high-growth businesses and managing transformations will be invaluable to AT&T's continued evolution and growth strategy.
Merchant's career also encompasses senior leadership at DreamWorks Animation and DIRECTV, where he oversaw major strategic transactions. His earlier career included investment banking roles and a start at Ford Motor Company.
