September 18, 2019

AT&T Names Charlene Lake Chair of AT&T Foundation

Role elevates Lake’s financial governance of AT&T’s philanthropic practices and builds upon her decade-long leadership in corporate responsibility and sustainability

AT&T* has named Charlene Lake chair of the AT&T Foundation, effective Sept. 18. Lake will assume this position in addition to her current role as senior vice president, Corporate Social Responsibility & Chief Sustainability Officer. Previously, Lake served as vice president of the foundation.

Lake will oversee the AT&T Foundation and all other charitable giving programs, including the company’s focus on education and its efforts with environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, digital safety and community engagement.

“I’m thrilled that Charlene will be leading the AT&T Foundation,” said Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and CEO. “Her commitment to citizenship and sustainability has made a real difference both at AT&T and in the world at large. That experience will be a huge asset as she guides the AT&T Foundation into the future.”

In her role at AT&T, Lake drives corporate responsibility strategy addressing key environmental, economic and social challenges. She also has oversight to AT&T’s stakeholder impact measures, reputation and signature initiatives that connect social needs with business objectives.

Prior to her current position, Lake served in a variety of leadership roles at AT&T, including in communications, corporate advertising and sports marketing, and public affairs.

Lake serves on the board of trustees and as secretary of the National Urban League and as chair of the National Public Affairs Council. Additionally, Lake sits on the board of directors of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and the Kansas State University Foundation.

*About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a diversified, global leader in telecommunications, media and entertainment, and technology. It executes in the market under four operating units. WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. AT&T Communications provides more than 100 million U.S. consumers with entertainment and communications experiences across TV, mobile and broadband services. Plus, it serves nearly 3 million business customers with high-speed, highly secure connectivity and smart solutions. AT&T Latin America provides pay-TV services across 11 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, and is the fastest growing wireless provider in Mexico, serving consumers and businesses. Xandr provides marketers with innovative and relevant advertising solutions for consumers around premium video content and digital advertising through its AppNexus platform.

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