AT&T has selected Riley Blount as the new president of its Georgia operations. She is succeeding Venessa Harrison, who is retiring after for decades of service with the telecommunications company.
“We are thrilled to have Riley take on the role as president of AT&T Georgia,” Harrison said in a release. “With her extensive experience in the telecommunications industry and proven leadership guiding AT&T’s external affairs initiatives, Riley is accomplished at developing and executing strategies that drive success for our customers.”
Harrison went on to say that Blount vision and strategic thinking will “play a key role as AT&T continues to expand connectivity in more Georgia communities.”
As president of AT&T Georgia, Blount will be responsible for leading AT&T’s external and governmental affairs, public policy, philanthropic and community engagement objectives across Georgia.
“I am honored to serve as president of AT&T Georgia and build on our 145-year legacy of connecting communities and driving innovation across this great state,” Blount said in a release. “I look forward to continuing to put the customer at the heart of everything we do and expanding our investments in fiber and 5G infrastructure to further close the digital divide.”
Blount, who has been with AT&T for 10 years, moved to Atlanta from her native state of Alabama. Beyond her work with AT&T, Blount has been actively involved in the community. She serves on numerous nonprofit boards including the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation, the Council for Quality Growth, the Committee for a Better Atlanta and the Grady Hospital Foundation.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens appointed Blount to the Atlanta Commission on Women, and she was named the “2024 Corporate Diversity Champion” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Blount also is an active graduate of Leadership Atlanta.
Blount holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from Auburn University. She also is the proud mother of two sons.
ATT office of the President FAILS to serve the customer.
Outstanding Mississippi Public Service complaint remains unresolved with incredibly poor communication after repeated calls.