Big shift at the very top of AT&T, you might feel the change soon

AT&T will undergo a big internal shift in 2026, but the effects might be felt by all subscribers. Pascal ​Desroches, the current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will retire from his position ‌at the end of 2026.

Jennifer Biry is going to succeed ​him.

Changes at Ma Bell

Reuters reports about the shift, so you can say things are etched in stone and the changes will occur in half a year's time.

Jennifer ​Biry is the former CFO of McAfee. She'll become ​AT&T's CFO at the very start of ​2027. Biry was appointed AT&T's deputy CFO on ​Monday, so she'll have plenty of time to adapt and take matters into her hands once the time comes.

A familiar ground

Jennifer Biry isn't new to AT&T, not at all. She has held senior ​positions at Ma Bell since 1999. These were in finance, ‌sales ⁠and strategy, so you can say she has plenty of experience.

Back when WarnerMedia was part of AT&T (from 2020 to 2022), Biry also served as CFO of WarnerMedia.

What about Desroches?

Mr. Desroches' retirement will be effective December 31. He joined AT&T ​in 2021, but has a fascinating personal history.

Arriving from Haiti in the United States at just five years old, he drew lifelong inspiration from his parents' immense sacrifices. Despite facing a new language and great uncertainty, his mother worked double shifts as a nurse and his father held multiple jobs to ensure their four children could afford higher education.

Honoring their resilience, Desroches graduated from St. John's University debt-free and went on to earn an MBA from Columbia University. He began his professional climb at KPMG, rising to partner, and completed a prestigious fellowship with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This expertise opened doors to major leadership roles, including global controller at Time Warner and CFO positions at Turner Broadcasting and WarnerMedia, before he ultimately assumed the role of finance chief at AT&T.

What could change for you and me?

A company getting a new CFO doesn't automatically mean the service will change for subscribers, but financial priorities could influence pricing, promotions and network investments. If the company faces weaker revenue growth or higher costs, a new finance chief might push for higher prices or fewer discounts. That could translate into more expensive plans, but let's hope we don't get there.

On the other hand, if AT&T's finances improved or the new CFO focused on gaining market share, customers could see more aggressive promotions, better upgrade offers and additional investment in coverage and capacity. Yeah, I like that one better!

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