Leidos Holdings, Inc. announced on October 1, 2026, that it has appointed Jeffery S. McElfresh to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. McElfresh joins the company from AT&T, where he has served as Chief Operating Officer. The company stated that the Board has determined Mr. McElfresh is independent and meets the applicable independence requirements of the New York Stock Exchange.
Mr. McElfresh will serve on the board's Corporate Governance and Ethics and Technology and Information Security committees. The company noted that he will receive compensation for his service as a non-employee member of the Board in accordance with the standard compensatory arrangements described in the company’s proxy statement filed on March 19, 2026.
According to the filing, Mr. McElfresh’s career spans more than 30 years at AT&T. Currently, he oversees the company’s $250 billion nationwide advanced connectivity infrastructure transformation. The company highlighted that this expertise aligns well with Leidos’ core digital work and expanding energy infrastructure business. Prior roles at AT&T included oversight of cybersecurity, data management, and labs. Before joining AT&T, Mr. McElfresh began his career as a defense tech engineer on aerospace and maritime projects.
With the addition of Mr. McElfresh, Leidos’ Board of Directors will increase to 11 members. Board Chair Bob Shapard commented on the appointment, stating that the depth and breadth of Mr. McElfresh’s experience and leadership will strengthen the board’s independent oversight. CEO Tom Bell noted that his insights will be invaluable as the company advances its NorthStar 2030 growth strategy.
Leidos is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with approximately 50,000 global employees. The company reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
