Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) announced that Sowmyanarayan Sampath stepped down as Executive Vice President and Group CEO of Verizon Consumer on February 4, 2026. Sampath will continue in an advisory role until March 27, 2026, before departing the company. Verizon has not yet named a successor, prompting anticipation among investors regarding the company’s future strategic direction and consumer operations.
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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Announces Executive Leadership Change
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) announced that Sowmyanarayan Sampath stepped down as Executive Vice President and Group CEO of Verizon Consumer on February 4, 2026. Sampath will continue in an advisory role until March 27, 2026, before departing the company. Verizon has not yet named a successor, prompting anticipation among investors regarding the company’s future strategic direction and consumer operations.