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Public Storage COO Chris Sambar resigns to join T-Mobile, operations report to CEO
Filed July 7, 2026 · Period ending July 2, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Chief Operating Officer Chris Sambar resigned effective end of July 2026 to become Chief Enterprise Officer at T-Mobile; departure was not due to any disagreement with the company.
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR → -
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Operations leadership team will report directly to CEO Tom Boyle on an interim basis while the company searches for a permanent COO replacement.
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
Summary
Public Storage disclosed that Chief Operating Officer Chris Sambar resigned effective end of July 2026 to join T-Mobile as Chief Enterprise Officer. The company explicitly stated the departure was not related to any disagreement on operations, policies, or practices. The timing creates a leadership gap as Public Storage executes its PS4.0 strategic vision and integrates recently announced acquisitions.
On an interim basis, the operations leadership team will report directly to CEO Tom Boyle until a permanent replacement is identified. The company emphasized its "deep bench of operational leaders" to maintain continuity.
For retail holders, the key concern is execution risk during the COO search: integrating acquisitions and driving strategic initiatives without a permanent operations chief introduces uncertainty, particularly if the search extends beyond a few months. The departure itself appears amicable, but the operational continuity during transition warrants attention.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
COO Chris Sambar resigned effective end of July 2026 to join T-Mobile; operations team reports to CEO until replacement found.
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As Public Storage progresses its PS4.0™ strategic vision, the Company’s deep bench of operational leaders will drive industry-leading customer experience and execute the planned integrations of the Company’s recently announced acquisitions. The operations leadership team will report directly to Chief Executive Officer, Tom Boyle, until a permanent replacement is identified.
The operations leadership team will report directly to CEO Tom Boyle on an interim basis while the company searches for a permanent COO replacement. This occurs as the company executes its PS4.0 strategic vision and integrates recently announced acquisitions.
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