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Michael Ford

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Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate & Security at AT&T
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

Michael Ford is the SVP of Global Real Estate & Security at AT&T, managing a nearly 200 million square foot portfolio. With a background that includes 18 years at Microsoft and service as a Major in the U. S. Marine Corps, he has deep expertise in finance, corporate real estate, and strategic leadership. Colleagues describe him as a fair, direct, and highly effective leader.

Outside of work, Michael is a passionate advocate for his community and alma mater. He and his wife, Chala, are Torchbearers for Alabama A&M University’s 150th Anniversary Campaign. He serves on the boards of the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame and the Seattle Sports Commission, and enjoys coaching youth sports, photography, and traveling with his family.

Unique fact: Michael served as a Major in the United States Marine Corps, joining the Reserves while in college to help pay for his education.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate & Security
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Workplace Modernization
He is focused on creating modern workspaces where employees can thrive and innovate, as seen with the new regional hub in Chantilly, Virginia.
Corporate Real Estate
As SVP at AT&T, he oversees a portfolio of nearly 200 million square feet, managing the entire real estate lifecycle from strategy to operations.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Senior Vice President of Global Real Estate & Security
AT&T
5-2022 - 12-2023
Board Member
Seattle Sports Commission
5-2021
Member Board of Directors
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
8-2020 - 4-2022
Director Board Of Directors
DIRTT Environmental Solutions
11-2016 - 5-2023
CVP of Global Workplace Services
Microsoft
In the press

Media appearances

AT&T Announces Structured Sale‑Leaseback of Real Estate to Development Firm Reign Capital. Featured in PR Newswire
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Plano City Council advances plans for AT&T global headquarters, officials say. Featured in WFAA (Local News)
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Education
1984 - 1988
BS
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
1997 - 1999
MBA
Florida Metropolitan University
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