Electronics accessories manufacturer Hubbell elected Debra L. Dial to its board of directors, effective July 1. Dial has more than 25 years of experience in financial reporting and strategy with a Fortune 20 global telecommunications company.

Hubbell has added three directors in the past three years.

“We value the deep experience and perspectives in finance and accounting that Debbie Dial will bring to the Hubbell board, as well as her proven leadership skills in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, business strategy and risk management,” Gerben Bakker, Hubbell chairman, president and CEO, said in a statement. “Debbie further strengthens Hubbell’s focus on these key areas, and we are excited to welcome her to Hubbell’s board of directors.”

A certified public accountant, Dial is the former senior vice president, chief accounting officer and controller of AT&T, retiring June 1. Prior to her time with AT&T, she spent 10 years at KPMG, which provides audit and assurance, tax and legal, and advisory services in many business sectors.