TDS: UScellular names Douglas Chambers interim CEO, replacing Therivel at deal close
On July 24, 2025, the board of United States Cellular Corporation (UScellular), a TDS subsidiary, appointed Douglas W. Chambers as interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon closing of transactions under a May 24, 2024 Securities Purchase Agreement with T-Mobile US, Inc. and USCC Wireless Holdings, LLC. Laurent C. Therivel will cease to be UScellular's President and CEO and will separate from the company when Chambers' appointment takes effect. Because UScellular is a principal TDS business unit, Therivel is a named executive officer of TDS.
Key points
- Board appointed Douglas W. Chambers as interim President and CEO of UScellular on July 24, 2025.
- Chambers' appointment takes effect only upon closing of the transactions under the May 24, 2024 Securities Purchase Agreement with T-Mobile US, Inc. and USCC Wireless Holdings, LLC.
- Laurent C. Therivel will cease to be UScellular's President and CEO and will separate from UScellular when Chambers' appointment becomes effective.
- The 8-K was dated July 25, 2025 and signed by TDS Executive Vice President and CFO Vicki L. Villacrez.
The filing
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