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Thomas Bartlett

Thomas A. Bartlett is the retired president and CEO of American Tower, the global communications-infrastructure REIT. He led the company from 2020 through 2024 after serving 11 years as CFO, bringing a finance and international telecommunications background to the ownership and expansion of tower and data-center infrastructure.

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Known For

  • Serving as American Tower’s CFO for 11 years before becoming its president and CEO in 2020.
  • Leading the company through the $10.1 billion acquisition of CoreSite, expanding its data-center footprint.
  • Moving from a 25-year Verizon career in finance and international wireless into REIT leadership.

Career and Focus

Bartlett joined American Tower in 2009 as chief financial officer and held that position for 11 years. In January 2020 he became president and CEO, succeeding James Taiclet. American Tower owns and operates wireless communications infrastructure, including towers and distributed antenna systems; it is a REIT whose assets support mobile network operators rather than a conventional office or residential landlord. During Bartlett’s tenure, the company acquired CoreSite for approximately $10.1 billion, entering the data-center market and adding a complementary digital infrastructure platform.

Before American Tower, Bartlett spent 25 years at Verizon in progressively senior roles. His assignments included president and CEO of Bell Atlantic International Wireless, CEO of Mexican carrier Iusacell and leadership of Verizon Global Solutions, as well as controller and treasurer responsibilities. He began his career at Deloitte as an analyst and certified public accountant. Bartlett retired as American Tower CEO at the end of 2024 and has since joined corporate boards including The Hartford, Otis Worldwide and Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust. His background connects telecom operations, financial management and infrastructure property strategy. He earned an accounting degree from Boston College and is a CPA, according to company records.

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