José M. Gutiérrez
Professional Highlights
Mr. Gutiérrez brings extensive experience across a diverse range of industries at both the executive and board levels, with particular strength in the technology sector. In his 25 years at AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) (1991-2016), Mr. Gutiérrez held several senior executive positions including President and/or CEO of five business units ranging from $5B to $25B in revenue, through which he acquired extensive experience in financial strategy, P&L management, global operations and business strategies to reflect evolving customer expectations. As CEO of AT&T Southwestern Bell (2006-08), President of AT&T Global Enterprise (2008-10) and President of AT&T Wholesale Solutions (2012-2014), he led major infrastructure investments to support industry shifts and digital transformation, playing a key role in advancing AT&T’s $20 billion annual investment to expand its wireless network coverage to 300 million people and wireline network capabilities around the world. Mr. Gutiérrez also has experience overseeing the execution of major corporate projects, including as a director at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group in its $11 billion merger with JAB’s Keurig in 2018.
Mr. Gutiérrez qualifies as an Audit Committee Financial Expert under SEC rules, and currently serves as a director on the boards of Adient PLC (NYSE: ADNT) and Denny’s Corp (NASDAQ: DENN).
Key Skills and Expertise
Technology, Strategic Planning/Business Development/M&A, Operations, and Cybersecurity.