Riley Blount has been named state president of AT&T Georgia. 

She succeeds Venessa Harrison, who recently announced her retirement after a four-decade career with AT&T.

“We are thrilled to have Riley take on the role as president of AT&T Georgia. 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,” said Venessa Harrison. “Riley’s vision and strategic direction will play a key role as AT&T continues to expand connectivity in more Georgia communities. We look forward to the contributions she will continue to make in Georgia.”

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,” said Riley Blount, President, AT&T Georgia. “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.”

In addition to her responsibilities with AT&T, Blount is actively involved in the community and serves on numerous nonprofit boards including the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation, Council for Quality Growth, the Committee for a Better Atlanta and the Grady Hospital Foundation.

She was appointed to the Atlanta Commission on Women by Mayor Andre Dickens and named “2024 Corporate Diversity Champion” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. She is an active graduate of Leadership Atlanta.

Blount holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business from Auburn University and is the proud mother of two sons.