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Darien Woman Steps Down As CEO Of Stamford's Frontier

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford-based Frontier Communications Corp. is making changes at the top of its corporate structure. 

Maggie Wilderotter of Darien is stepping down as president and chief executive officer at Frontier.

Maggie Wilderotter of Darien is stepping down as president and chief executive officer at Frontier.

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Daniel J. McCarthy will take over as president and chief executive officer at Frontier.

Daniel J. McCarthy will take over as president and chief executive officer at Frontier.

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Daniel J. McCarthy, 47, current president and chief operating officer and a member of the board of directors, will succeed Maggie Wilderotter, 60, as president and chief executive officer, effective April 3.

Wilderotter, a Darien resident, will transition to a new role as executive chairman of the board. She became CEO of Frontier in 2004.

“It has been a privilege to lead Frontier as CEO for more than 10 years, and I am very proud of our team’s accomplishments," Wilderotter said in a statement. "The board and I are confident that now is the right time to transition leadership responsibilities and that Dan is the right leader to advance Frontier’s record of success.

"I look forward to remaining with the company as executive chairman and contributing to its continued growth and success.”

A resident of Newtown, McCarthy has been with Frontier since 1990, and has served as its president and chief operating officer since April 2012 and as a member of the board since May 2014.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Frontier at this exciting moment in our history, and thank Maggie for her guidance and mentorship," McCarthy said. "I look forward to working with her, the board and the rest of the leadership team as we continue to enhance our competitive position in the markets we serve, execute our strategic plan and deliver strong results benefiting our shareholders, customers and employees.”

Howard Schrott, lead director, said “Today’s announcement is the result of the board’s ongoing succession planning process, which took on special emphasis several years ago when Maggie first discussed her plans with us. In Dan McCarthy, the board has found the person best qualified to drive Frontier forward. Dan is a top-notch leader who knows Frontier and our industry. He has an intimate understanding of our strategy, has a proven track record in operational execution and, most of all, knows how to create shareholder value. We are highly confident in Dan’s abilities and anticipate a seamless transition to his new role as CEO of Frontier.”

Frontier Communications offers broadband, voice, video, wireless Internet data access, Frontier Secure data security solutions, bundled offerings and specialized bundles for residential customers, small businesses and home offices, as well as advanced communications for medium and large businesses in 28 states. 

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