Matthew K. Rose Joins AT&T Board of Directors

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced that Matthew K. Rose will join the company’s board of directors. Mr. Rose is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC (BNSF), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

"Matt is an outstanding executive and will be a strong addition to our board of directors,” said Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and chief executive officer. "His strategic vision and successful leadership of BNSF are widely recognized. We look forward to adding his expertise and experience to our Board as we continue to invest in growth opportunities to lead the industry in delivering innovative solutions to customers.”

Mr. Rose joined BNSF in 1993, serving in a variety of leadership positions. He was appointed president and CEO in 2000 and was named chairman in 2002. Under his leadership, BNSF drove revenue growth of more than 50 percent between 2002 and 2009. Earlier this year, BNSF was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Mr. Rose also serves on the board of AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from the University of Missouri.

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