# Brendan Cavanagh

> Brendan Cavanagh is the Boca Raton-based president and CEO of SBA Communications. An accounting graduate of Wake Forest University with an MBA from Florida Atlantic University, he joined SBA in 1998, became CFO in 2008 and succeeded Jeffrey Stoops as CEO in January 2024. His leadership has emphasized customer relevance, market scale and disciplined capital allocation.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at SBA Communications
- **Organizations:** SBA Communications, Wireless Infrastructure Association, Consolidated Edison, 4KIDS of South Florida, Arthur Andersen (former employer)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Wake Forest University, Master of Business Administration, Florida Atlantic University
- **Known for:** Served as CFO during a period in which SBA reported revenue growth of 555% and enterprise value growth from $6 billion to $43 billion, measured at its February 2023 succession announcement., Succeeded Jeffrey Stoops as SBA president and CEO after approximately 26 years at the company., Led SBA during completion of the acquisition of more than 7,000 Millicom sites in Central America in 2025.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1998** — Worked in the audit and assurance practice of Arthur Andersen.
- **1998-02** — Joined SBA Communications.
- **2003-01** — Became Vice President, Site Administration.
- **2004-06** — Became Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer.
- **2008-09** — Became Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President.
- **2014-01** — Became Executive Vice President while continuing as CFO.
- **2024-01** — Became President, CEO and a director of SBA Communications on January 1.
- **2024-02** — Appointment to the Wireless Infrastructure Association board announced.
- **2025-10** — Joined the Consolidated Edison board effective October 1.

## Achievements

- Served as CFO during a period in which SBA reported revenue growth of 555% and enterprise value growth from $6 billion to $43 billion, measured at its February 2023 succession announcement.
- Succeeded Jeffrey Stoops as SBA president and CEO after approximately 26 years at the company.
- Led SBA during completion of the acquisition of more than 7,000 Millicom sites in Central America in 2025.
- Serves as Vice Chair and Secretary of the Wireless Infrastructure Association.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — At the Goldman Sachs conference, discussed potential growth from edge computing and terrestrial components of satellite networks alongside supporting core customers.
- **2026-08** — Presented second-quarter results and discussed increased Central American construction and SBA’s first investment-grade bond offering.
- **2025-10** — Joined Consolidated Edison’s board on October 1.

## Links

- Website: https://www.sbasite.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-cavanagh-7040574

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