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Xavier Williams to head AT&T public sector business

By TechTaffy Desk

AT&T has named Xavier Williams as head of the company’s public sector organization. Mr. Williams will serve as president of AT&T’s Public Sector and Wholesale Solutions division, supporting the company’s government and education customers across federal, state, local and international markets.

Previously, Mr. Xavier headed AT&T’s Public Sector and Healthcare organization from 2008-2012. Prior to that, he served as vice president of Federal Sales.

Sorabh Saxena will take on Mr. Xavier’s role as president of Business Operations, AT&T Business.

[Image courtesy: AT&T]

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