LDOS · 8-K · 20261001PR000265

Strategic Initiatives

Leidos Holdings, Inc. · 2026-10-01 · Importance 17 · Surprise 24

Leidos appointed AT&T Chief Operating Officer Jeff McElfresh to its board effective October 1, 2026, increasing the board to 11 members. McElfresh oversees AT&T’s $250 billion nationwide advanced connectivity infrastructure transformation and previously led its cybersecurity, data management, and labs operations. Leidos said his experience aligns with its digital work and expanding energy infrastructure business and its NorthStar 2030 growth strategy. He will serve on Leidos’ Corporate Governance and Ethics and Technology and Information Security committees.

Key facts

• Leidos appointed AT&T COO Jeff McElfresh to its board of directors effective Oct. 1, 2026. source
• McElfresh will serve on Leidos’ Corporate Governance and Ethics and Technology and Information Security committees. source
• Following McElfresh’s appointment, Leidos’ board will have 11 members. source
• Leidos said McElfresh’s appointment will strengthen the board’s independent oversight as the company executes its strategic vision. source
• Leidos CEO Tom Bell said the company will work with McElfresh on its board as it advances its NorthStar 2030 growth strategy. source