Lumen Technologies Announces Board Chair & Audit Chair Retirements, Promotes CFO to President

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Lumen Technologies announced the retirement of its Board Chair and Audit Committee Chair, effective after the 2026 Annual Meeting, and promoted its CFO, Christopher D. Stansbury, to President.

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• Board Chair and Audit Chair to Retire

  T. Michael Glenn (Board Chair) and Hal Stanley Jones (Audit Committee Chair) informed the Board of their intention to retire and not seek re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The company stated these decisions were not due to any disagreement.

• New Board Chair Elected

  General Kevin P. Chilton (USAF, Ret.), a current board member since 2017, has been elected to serve as the next Chair of the Board, effective after the 2026 Annual Meeting.

• CFO Promoted to President

  Christopher D. Stansbury, who has served as EVP, Chief Financial Officer since April 2022, has been appointed President of Lumen Technologies, effective March 13, 2026.

• CEO Retains Role, Relinquishes President Title

  Kathleen Johnson will continue as Chief Executive Officer but will no longer hold the title of President, effective March 13, 2026.

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This 8-K details significant leadership changes at Lumen Technologies. The simultaneous retirement of the Board Chair and Audit Committee Chair, while stated as not due to disagreement, represents a notable shift in board leadership. This follows the recent disclosure of a significant net loss and goodwill impairment in the company's 2025 fiscal year, which may lead investors to scrutinize the timing of these changes. The promotion of the current CFO, Christopher D. Stansbury, to President indicates a strengthening of the executive team and a potential internal succession plan, with the current CEO, Kathleen Johnson, retaining her CEO role. Investors will be watching for further clarity on strategic direction and any potential impact on future financial performance given these leadership transitions.