Verizon Taps McAdam as Second-in-Command

Verizon (VZ) has finally wrapped up its succession planning. Over the weekend, the company named wireless head Lowell McAdam as COO, effective October 1, making him heir apparant for the CEO job currently held by Ivan Seidenberg. McAdam will report directly to Seidenberg, who has headed the company since it was founded in 2000.

McAdam appeared on-stage at our D6 conference in 2008 with then FCC chairman Kevin Martin. Below, video of that interview.

Click here to watch the second half of the interview.