American Tower names new global COOAmerican Tower names new global COO

American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT) announced today that Eugene ("Bud") Noel, currently Executive Vice President and President of the U. S. Tower Division, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, a newly created global position, effective January 13, 2025. This role will oversee American Tower's global operations and IT, further effectuating the Company's strategic priorities to drive operational efficiency and provide best-in-class service to its global customer base.

Mr. Noel joined the Company in 2011 as Senior Vice President, U.S. Tower Operations, and prior to being appointed the Executive Vice President and President of the U.S. Tower Division in 2023, held the role of Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Tower. He brings over 25 years of experience in wireless real estate development and operations, including leadership positions held at Sprint Nextel and LightSquared. During his tenure in operations, Mr. Noel drove operational excellence across the Company's U.S. business through efficiency, asset quality, technology, and customer service.

Richard ("Rich") Rossi, currently Senior Vice President and General Counsel of U.S. Tower, a position he has held since 2018, will succeed Mr. Noel as Executive Vice President and President, U.S. Tower, also effective January 13, 2025. Mr. Rossi joined American Tower in 2001, and has since held leadership positions spanning functions across sales, marketing, finance, real estate and operations, and has been integral to the development and implementation of strategic customer agreements.

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