Lumen Technologies Announces Board Chair Transition, New Director Nominee and Executive Role Expansions

Core Viewpoint - Lumen Technologies is undergoing a leadership transition with the retirement of Board Chair Mike Glenn and Director Hal Jones, and the appointment of General Kevin P. Chilton as the new Chair, alongside the nomination of Michael Collins to the Board, aimed at enhancing the company's governance and supporting its growth phase of transformation [1][2][3][4]. Leadership Transition - Mike Glenn and Hal Jones will retire and not seek re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting [2]. - General Kevin P. Chilton, an existing board member since 2017, has been selected as the next Chair of the Board, effective after the Annual Meeting [3]. - The Board has also identified a successor for the Audit Committee Chair to ensure continuity and effective governance [3]. New Board Nominee - Michael Collins, a partner at Bain & Company, has been nominated for election to the Board, bringing over 30 years of experience in advising global companies on growth strategy and operational transformations [4][5]. Leadership Expansion - Ana White has been appointed as Chief People & AI Enablement Officer, focusing on internal AI transformation and workforce readiness [8]. - Kye Prigg has taken on the title of Chief Commercial Operations Officer, unifying enterprise and consumer operations [8]. - Chris Stansbury has assumed the additional title of President while continuing as Chief Financial Officer, broadening his scope to drive operational excellence and growth [8]. Company Transformation - Lumen is positioned as essential digital infrastructure for enterprise and public sector customers, emphasizing secure and high-performance networks [8]. - The company is accelerating its transformation into an enterprise-focused technology infrastructure provider, particularly in the context of AI [13].