Leidos Appoints AT&T COO Jeff McElfresh to Board, Expanding Board to 11 Members
Leidos said its board increased to 11 members and elected Jeff McElfresh, AT&T's chief operating officer, as a director effective October 1, 2026. The board determined he is independent under New York Stock Exchange rules, and he joins the Corporate Governance and Ethics and Technology and Information Security committees. The filing describes a board addition rather than a change in company financial results or operations.
Key points
- Jeff S. McElfresh elected director effective October 1, 2026; board size raised to 11 members.
- Board determined McElfresh is independent under New York Stock Exchange requirements.
- He will serve on the Corporate Governance and Ethics and Technology and Information Security committees.
- Filing states no arrangements or understandings with any other person for his selection, and no related-party transactions under Item 404(a).
The filing
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