ATC names new CEO as Tom Barlett retires

American Tower Corporation (ATC) recently revealed that Tom Bartlett will retire as president, CEO, and board director on February 1, 2024. The company announced that Steve Vondran would succeed Barlett, taking over his positions. Moreso, Vondran has been appointed as the executive vice president and global chief operating officer for the interim period, effective November 1, 2023, until February 1, 2024.

Vondran said, "I am incredibly honored for the privilege of leading our company, and its talented employees, and look forward to extending our long track record of growth and success as we embark on an exciting time for American Tower.”

Vondran has been with ATC since 2000 and has held various leadership positions, including senior vice president and general counsel for the US tower division, from 2010 to 2018. Since 2018, he has served as the EVP and president of the company's US tower division, which includes its US data center business.