Leidos said on Oct. 1, 2026 that Jeff McElfresh, chief operating officer of AT&T, has joined its board of directors effective the same day. The Reston, Virginia-based company said the appointment brings its board to 11 members.
What Leidos announced
In a press release filed as an exhibit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) said McElfresh's appointment to its board took effect Oct. 1.
The company said he will serve on the board's Corporate Governance and Ethics committee and its Technology and Information Security committee.
Leidos described the appointment as the addition of another excellent leader with success developing and deploying advanced technologies at scale in commercial and public sector markets.
McElfresh's background, as described by Leidos
According to the release, McElfresh's career at AT&T (NYSE: T) spans more than 30 years. Leidos said he currently oversees AT&T's $250 billion nationwide advanced connectivity infrastructure transformation, expertise the company said aligns with its core digital work and expanding energy infrastructure business.
Leidos also said that in prior roles McElfresh oversaw AT&T's cybersecurity, data management and labs, and that before joining AT&T he began his career as a defense tech engineer on aerospace and maritime projects.
What the company's leaders said
"We're excited to bring Jeff's expertise and skills to Leidos," said Board Chair Bob Shapard. "The depth and breadth of his experience and leadership will strengthen the board's independent oversight as Leidos executes on its strategic vision."
Chief executive Tom Bell said he is looking forward to working with McElfresh as the company advances what Leidos calls its NorthStar 2030 growth strategy, adding that his insights will be invaluable as the company develops critical technologies underpinning its service to national security and other customers.
Company details
Leidos described itself as an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 50,000 global employees.
The company said it reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Key facts and where they come from
- McElfresh joined the Leidos board effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) is welcoming Jeff McElfresh, AT&T’s chief operating officer, to its board of directors effective Oct. 1.
- The Leidos board grows to 11 members with the appointment.
Leidos’ board will increase to 11 members with McElfresh’s appointment.
- He will serve on two board committees, including Technology and Information Security.
He’ll serve on the board’s Corporate Governance and Ethics and Technology and Information Security committees.
- Leidos says McElfresh oversees a $250 billion AT&T connectivity infrastructure transformation.
Currently he oversees AT&T’s $250 billion nationwide advanced connectivity infrastructure transformation
- Leidos says he previously oversaw AT&T's cybersecurity, data management and labs.
in prior roles he oversaw AT&T’s cybersecurity, data management, and labs
- Leidos reported about $17.2 billion in revenue for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.