Huntley David S.

About Huntley David S.

David S. Huntley is a U.S. corporate executive best known for his long career at AT&T Inc. and his governance role at Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. He joined AT&T in 1994 and advanced through a wide range of leadership roles spanning external affairs, wireless operations, mergers and acquisitions, data operations, customer service, ecommerce, sales, and legal support. His most senior operating and control role was Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at AT&T, a position he held from 2014 to 2023. In that role, he was responsible for developing policies designed to protect customer and employee privacy, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across the jurisdictions in which AT&T operates, and maintaining adherence to internal compliance standards. His responsibilities also included accessibility compliance oversight. Earlier in his AT&T career, he served as Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for AT&T Services, and before that he held senior legal and business roles tied to AT&T Advertising Solutions, AT&T Interactive, Mobility Customer Service Centers, eCommerce and Sales Centers, and Customer Information Services. Huntley has also brought that experience into board service. He was elected to the board of Texas Capital Bancshares in 2018 and currently serves as Chair of the Compensation & Human Capital Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee. In January 2026, the board voted to appoint him Lead Independent Director effective after the 2026 annual meeting, reflecting confidence in his judgment, independence, and governance experience. His profile is strengthened by a career focus on risk management, ethics, privacy, and regulatory discipline, along with service beyond the corporate arena. He is a board trustee for Southern Methodist University and is involved with professional and leadership organizations including the Texas Business Hall of Fame, the Executive Leadership Council, and the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance Executive Steering Committee. Overall, Huntley’s career reflects a blend of legal expertise, operational leadership, and board-level oversight in large U.S. public companies.