T-Mobile US appoints Jessica Uhl as Next CFO

T-Mobile US, Inc. has announced that Jessica Uhl will join the enterprise as CFO Designate, ultimately succeeding Peter Osvaldik as Chief Financial Officer in February 2027 as part of a long-term leadership succession plan. 

The transition follows Peter’s previous one-year contract extension, which was structured to support the transition of the CEO. 

Jessica, who previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Shell and most recently as President of GE Vernova, will join the telecom operator as CFO Designate in mid-September.

Following the shift, Peter will transition to a Strategic Advisor role until his planned retirement on July 1, 2027.

Jessica will work alongside Peter throughout an extended handover before taking over the finance helm.

Global financial experience

Jessica brings 30 years of corporate finance and strategic leadership experience within global enterprises. 

During her tenure as CFO at Shell, she managed financial strategy, capital markets execution and investor relations across operations in more than 70 countries, while overseeing emerging business segments across infrastructure, commodities and consumer markets.

In her recent position at GE Vernova, Jessica directed corporate development, strategy, ventures, research and development, alongside the company’s gen AI initiative. 

Her experience in capital deployment and operational expansion positions her to guide T-Mobile’s next phase of commercial growth and technology integration.

“I am thrilled to welcome Jessica to T‑Mobile,” says Srini Gopalan, President and CEO of T‑Mobile. 

“She brings deep financial and strategic acumen, capital allocation expertise and an innovative growth mindset that is a perfect fit for T‑Mobile’s next era. 

Jessica has a distinguished track record leading complex businesses, effectively balancing strategic investments with financial and operational discipline. 

“After a thorough search process, I am confident Jessica is the right leader to help shape our growth agenda as CFO, and I am grateful she and Peter will collaborate through an extended transition period to ensure continuity and a seamless succession.”

Orderly finance leadership transition

Peter originally joined T-Mobile in 2016 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2020. His period in the executive suite has been defined by disciplined financial management and consistent market outperformance. 

The structured timeline aims to maintain stability across T-Mobile’s financial division, capital markets relationships and long-term corporate priorities.

Srini adds: “Peter’s legacy at T‑Mobile is extraordinary.

“Over more than a decade with the company, his financial rigor, strategic clarity and care for our mission have helped build T‑Mobile into the dynamic, innovative and customer-obsessed company it is today. The strong financial foundation Peter has solidified will help propel T‑Mobile into its next chapter of growth and expansion. 

“I am deeply grateful for Peter’s partnership and his continued commitment to T‑Mobile, from extending his contract to support my transition to CEO to helping ensure continuity as we welcome Jessica and prepare for our next chapter. We wish him the very best in his well-earned retirement.”

Strategic growth outlook

The operator continues to target expansion across several key commercial fronts, including expanding network coverage in rural areas, capturing new enterprise accounts via T-Mobile for Business, and driving adoption across its broadband offerings.

“T‑Mobile is entering a period of extraordinary opportunity,” Srini concludes.

 “We have a long growth runway to continue our leadership in consumer wireless by bringing America’s Best Network to more customers in small markets and rural areas and winning network seekers; accelerating our growth beyond consumer wireless to broadband, T‑Mobile for Business and new adjacencies; and further strengthening the customer differentiation that defines this company. 

“Jessica will be a critical strategic and operational partner as we execute with focus, scale our ambitions and create lasting value for customers, employees and shareholders.”

T-Mobile reaffirmed its previously stated 2026 financial guidance and confirmed its capital return programme and long-term financial framework remain unchanged.

T-Mobile partners: 

Cisco Systems: Cisco Systems is a global digital communications technology company that develops networking hardware, software and telecommunications equipment. It plays a crucial role in providing cloud-native core network gateways for telecommunications providers globally. The company was founded in 1984 by computer scientists Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner. It maintains its global corporate headquarters in San Jose, California. Chuck Robbins leads the enterprise, serving as Chief Executive Officer since July 2015.

Nokia: Nokia Corporation is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company. It provides critical mobile network infrastructure, supplying T-Mobile with 5G radio access network equipment and automation software. The business traces its history back to 1865, when founder Fredrik Idestam established a single wood pulp mill. Nokia keeps its head office situated in Espoo, Finland. Operating on a global scale, the business is managed by CEO Justin Hotard.

Ericsson: Ericsson is a Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company offering infrastructure, software, and services. The company was originally founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson as a telegraph equipment repair shop. Its primary head office is located in Kista, Stockholm, Sweden. Börje Ekholm serves as the CEO .

Google: Technology company Google specialises in search engine technology, cloud computing and software development. It partners with carriers to integrate Android OS devices, cloud services, and advanced AI technologies across wireless networks. Google was founded in 1998 by computer scientists Larry Page and Sergey Brin. The business operates out of its global headquarters in California. Sundar Pichai serves as CEO.

Amazon Web Services (AWS): Amazon Web Services is an American technology company providing on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments. It collaborates directly with telecommunications providers to deliver integrated 5G edge compute solutions. Launched as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, its parent company was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. The organisation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Andy Jassy serves as Chief Executive Officer of the overall parent enterprise, Amazon.