T-Mobile is witnessing a significant transition in its leadership as long-time executive Mike Katz announces his departure after over two decades with the company. Meanwhile, the wireless provider welcomes Chris Sambar, a seasoned veteran from AT&T, who will take on the role of Chief Enterprise Officer.
Mike Katz Bids Farewell to T-Mobile
On May 1, Mike Katz, T-Mobile's Chief Business and Product Officer, sold nearly $1 million worth of T-Mobile shares. Today, Katz shared a heartfelt farewell through a LinkedIn post, acknowledging his journey that began with a part-time position at VoiceStream at retail locations like Best Buy and Circuit City. Katz expressed gratitude to past T-Mobile CEOs, including the well-known John Legere and Mike Sievert.
Katz is leaving to pursue new professional interests but will stay until the end of the year in a strategic advisory role, continuing to influence the company until 2026.
Chris Sambar Appointed as Chief Enterprise Officer
As Katz prepares to exit, T-Mobile is set to bring in Chris Sambar as its new Chief Enterprise Officer, starting on October 14, 2026. Sambar will oversee T-Mobile's Small and Medium Business (SMB), enterprise, and government operations, including the T-Mobile Advertising Solutions (T-Ads) unit, which specializes in targeted advertisements across various platforms.
Sambar's Role and Expertise
Sambar will also lead the Physical AI initiative, enhancing network efficiency by placing computing hardware in cell towers. His expertise in 5G deployment and enterprise sales, honed over two decades at AT&T, positions him to make a significant impact at T-Mobile. Sambar will report directly to T-Mobile CEO Srini Gopalan.
His previous experience includes a tenure as chief operating officer at Public Storage, showcasing his diverse background in operations and management.
