Lumen Technologies announces Kate Johnson to join its Board of Directors as next CEO

– USA, LA –  Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) today announced the appointment of Kate Johnson to its Board of Directors as President and CEO effective to be November 7, 2022, to succeed Jeff Storey, who will retire from the company.

About Kate Johnson

Kate Johnson is a technology executive with an extraordinary track record of success. She specializes in leading digital and business transformations to drive growth, having held key leadership roles across a variety of Fortune 100 companies including Oracle, General Electric, and Microsoft. Most recently, Johnson led Microsoft U.S., the company’s largest business with a remit for all of the company’s sales, services, marketing, and operations. During her four-year tenure in this role, she led the division through a substantive cultural transformation while nearly doubling enterprise revenues.

Kate Johnson said, “I am proud to take on the CEO role and eager to advance the strategy Jeff and the team have created. Lumen has made significant progress in strengthening its balance sheet, expanding its fiber footprint, and enhancing its portfolio of digital capabilities. I’m looking forward to leading this great company through its next chapter and helping customers leverage the Lumen platform to power amazing digital world experiences.”

About Lumen Technologies

Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With approximately 450,000 route fiber miles and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, governments and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about the Lumen network, edge cloud, security, communication, and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology.

For more information: https://www.lumen.com

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