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| 2021-03-11 | Mr. Kennard is Chairman of the Board of Directors of AT&T Inc. and has served in this capacity since January 2021. ... Committees: Corporate Governance and Nominating, Executive (Chair), Public Policy and Corporate Reputation. ... 2020 Director Compensation Table: William E. Kennard total $375,000. |
| 2022-03-22 | Mr. Kennard is Chairman of the Board of Directors of AT&T Inc. and has served in this capacity since January 2021. Mr. Kennard served as the United States Ambassador to the European Union from 2009 to 2013. From 2001 to 2009, Mr. Kennard was Managing Director of The Carlyle Group (a global asset management firm) where he led investments in the telecommunications and media sectors. Mr. Kennard served as Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission from 1997 to 2001. Before his appointment as FCC Chairman, he served as the FCC’s General Counsel from 1993 until 1997. Mr. Kennard joined the FCC from the law firm of Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson and Hand (now DLA Piper) where he was a partner and member of the firm’s board of directors. Mr. Kennard is a co-founder of Astra Capital Management (a private equity firm) and has served on the board of trustees of Yale University since 2014. Mr. Kennard received his B.A. in communications from Stanford University and earned his law degree from Yale Law School. Skills and Qualifications Mr. Kennard brings expertise in the global telecommunications and media industries including knowledge of the complex regulatory and policy landscape for communications, consumer perspective, and an understanding of the technological and strategic shifts in the industries. He also has experience in international trade and global investment. Committees • Corporate Governance and Nominating • Executive (Chair) • Public Policy and Corporate Reputation 2021 Compensation • Annual Retainer: $140,000 • Chairman of the Board: $300,000 • Committee Chair Retainer: (not separately stated) • Annual Award of Deferred Stock Units: $220,000 • Communications Equipment and Services: $15,000 Total: $675,000 |
| 2023-04-03 | Mr. Kennard is Chairman of the Board of Directors of AT&T Inc. and has served in this capacity since January 2021. Mr. Kennard served as the United States Ambassador to the European Union from 2009 to 2013. From 2001 to 2009, Mr. Kennard was Managing Director of The Carlyle Group (a global asset management firm) where he led investments in the telecommunications and media sectors. Mr. Kennard served as Chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission from 1997 to 2001. Before his appointment as FCC Chairman, he served as the FCC’s General Counsel from 1993 until 1997. Mr. Kennard joined the FCC from the law firm of Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson and Hand (now DLA Piper) where he was a partner and member of the firm’s board of directors. Mr. Kennard is a co-founder of Astra Capital Management (a private equity firm) and has served on the board of trustees of Yale University since 2014. Mr. Kennard received his B.A. in communications from Stanford University and earned his law degree from Yale Law School. Skills and Qualifications Mr. Kennard brings expertise in the global telecommunications industry including knowledge of the complex regulatory and policy landscape for communications, consumer perspective, and an understanding of the technological and strategic shifts in the industries. He also has experience in international trade and global investment. Other Public Company Directorships • Ford Motor Company • MetLife, Inc. Past Public Company Directorships • Duke Energy Corporation (2014-2021) Committees • Executive (Chair) • Governance and Policy |
| 2024-04-04 | WILLIAM E. KENNARD Age: 67 Director since 2014 Independent Chairman of the Board ... Committees Executive (Chair) Governance and Policy ... 2023 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE ... WILLIAM E. KENNARD ... Total $858,333 |
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| 2018-03-29 | William E. Kennard 37 Age: 61 37 Independent Director Since: 2015 37 Committees: Finance, Nominating and Governance (Chair), Sustainability and Innovation ... The table below shows compensation for James P. Hackett, who became President 26 CEO on May 19, 2017, Robert L. Shanks, who served as Executive Vice President 26 Chief Financial Officer during 2017, Mark Fields, who served as President 26 CEO from January 1 until May 19, 2017, and the three most highly compensated executive officers at the end of 2017. ... Name Fees Earned or Paid in Cash 6 Stock Awards 7 ... William E. Kennard 100,000 214,991 ... Total 374,294 ... Compensation Committee The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD26A) with management. Based on this review and discussion, the Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the CD26A be included in this Proxy Statement and incorporated by reference into our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. |
| 2019-03-29 | William E. Kennard 37 Age: 62 37 Independent Director Since: 2015 37 Committees: Finance, Nominating and Governance (Chair), Sustainability and Innovation Director Compensation in 2018 37 William E. Kennard 37 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: 120,000 37 Stock Awards: 214,990 37 Perquisites/Evaluation Vehicles: 20,313 37 Tax Reimbursement: 14,128 37 Life Insurance Premiums: 254 37 All Other Compensation: 34,695 37 Total: 369,685 |
| 2020-04-03 | William E. Kennard 363 3Independent Director Since: 2015 3Committees: Finance, Nominating and Governance (Chair), Sustainability and Innovation Director Compensation in 2019 table shows total compensation of $365,681 for William E. Kennard. |
| 2021-04-01 | William E. Kennard 64 Independent Director Since: 2015 Committees: Finance, Nominating and Governance (Chair), Sustainability and Innovation ... Director Compensation in 2020 ... 120,000 214,998 ... 372,096 |
| 2022-04-01 | William E. Kennard 37Age: 65Independent Director Since: 2015Committees: Finance; Nominating and Governance (Chair); Sustainability, Innovation and PolicyDirector Compensation in 2021Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $120,000Stock Awards: $214,990All Other Compensation: $59,085Total: $394,075 |
| 2023-03-31 | William E. Kennard Age: 66 Independent Director Since: 2015 Committees: Finance; Nominating and Governance (Chair); Sustainability, Innovation and Policy Director Compensation in 2022 Total: 394,772 |
| 2024-03-29 | William E. Kennard 37 Age: 6737 Independent Director Since: 201537 Committees: Finance; Nominating and Governance (Chair); Sustainability, Innovation and Policy37 Director Compensation in 2023 table shows total $397,947. |
| 2025-03-28 | William E. Kennard ▪ Age: 68 ▪ Independent Director Since: 2015 Committees: Finance; Nominating and Governance (Chair); Sustainability, Innovation and Policy ... Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: 120,000 Stock Awards: 214,991 Perquisites/Vehicles: 46,911 Tax Reimbursement: 17,512 Life Insurance Premiums: 264 All Other Compensation: 64,687 Total: 399,678 |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-10-12