Hans Erik Vestberg
Chairman and CEO at Verizon Communications Inc. · b. 1965
Sits on 2 boards. Last updated September 28, 2026
Time on boards
- Boards served
- 2
- Current seats
- 2
- Board service
- 6 years
- Director since
- 2023
6 years of board service in total across 2 boards, counting each seat separately. Longest: Verizon Communications Inc., 3 years.
Chief executive roles
Weak · grade F
Out of 100, from shareholder return, dividends, growth and acquisitions.
Partial: only 50% of the scoring weight is on file.
- Dividends 15%
- 57
- Revenue growth 20%
- 44
- Earnings growth 15%
- 24
dividend grew 2% a year
1% a year in revenue
-7.9% a year in earnings per share
50% of the scoring weight is on file. Figures cover December 2017 – December 2024.
Shareholder support
Support is votes for as a share of votes for and against (or withheld). Below 80% is a clear protest.
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BlackRock Inc. May 20, 202698.8%
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Verizon Communications Inc. May 22, 202592.2%
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BlackRock Inc. May 15, 202599.4%
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Verizon Communications Inc. May 9, 202491.2%
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Verizon Communications Inc. May 11, 202390.7%
Insider trades
All notable trades →From SEC Forms 4 and 5. Open-market purchases and sales are highlighted; grants, option exercises and shares withheld for tax are routine.
| Date | Company | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | BlackRock Inc. | Grant or award | +33 | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | BlackRock Inc. | Grant or award | +36 | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | BlackRock Inc. | Grant or award | +36 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Verizon Communications Inc. | Option exercise | +61,661 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Verizon Communications Inc. | Shares withheld for tax | −34,114 | $50.14 | $1,710,476 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Verizon Communications Inc. | Option exercise | +54,764 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Verizon Communications Inc. | Shares withheld for tax | −30,298 | $50.14 | $1,519,142 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Verizon Communications Inc. | Option exercise | +66,276 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Verizon Communications Inc. | Shares withheld for tax | −36,665 | $50.14 | $1,838,383 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Verizon Communications Inc. | Open-market sale | −200,000 | $49.61 | $9,922,000 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Verizon Communications Inc. | Open-market sale | −12,500 | $49.61 | $620,125 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Verizon Communications Inc. | Open-market sale | −12,500 | $49.61 | $620,125 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Verizon Communications Inc. | Grant or award | +303,497 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Verizon Communications Inc. | Shares withheld for tax | −164,859 | $48.97 | $8,073,145 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | BlackRock Inc. | Grant or award | +214 | — | — |
Questions about Hans Erik Vestberg
What boards is Hans Erik Vestberg on?
Hans Erik Vestberg sits on the boards of BlackRock Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc.
Has Hans Erik Vestberg been a CEO?
Yes — Hans Erik Vestberg was CEO of Verizon Communications Inc. (2018 – 2025).
How long has Hans Erik Vestberg served on boards?
Our records show at least 6 years of board service across 2 boards, the earliest from 2023.
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