Former Microsoft CMO Joins Lumen's Board of Directors
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has appointed former Microsoft executive Chris Capossela to its board of directors. Capossela, who served as Microsoft's executive vice president and chief marketing officer for ten years, brings over 30 years of technology industry experience. In his previous role, he led worldwide marketing across consumer and commercial businesses, managing product marketing, business planning, and sales channels. The appointment increases Lumen's board size from 11 to 12 members.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) ha nominato l’ex dirigente di Microsoft Chris Capossela nel suo consiglio di amministrazione. Capossela, che ha ricoperto il ruolo di vicepresidente esecutivo e chief marketing officer di Microsoft per dieci anni, porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore tecnologico. Nella sua posizione precedente, ha guidato il marketing mondiale per le attività consumer e commerciali, gestendo il marketing dei prodotti, la pianificazione aziendale e i canali di vendita. Questa nomina aumenta la dimensione del consiglio di amministrazione di Lumen da 11 a 12 membri.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) ha nombrado al exejecutivo de Microsoft Chris Capossela en su junta directiva. Capossela, quien se desempeñó como vicepresidente ejecutivo y director de marketing de Microsoft durante diez años, aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria tecnológica. En su puesto anterior, lideró el marketing mundial en los negocios de consumo y comerciales, gestionando el marketing de productos, la planificación empresarial y los canales de venta. Esta designación aumenta el tamaño de la junta de Lumen de 11 a 12 miembros.
루멘 테크놀로지스 (NYSE: LUMN)는 전 마이크로소프트 임원 크리스 카포셀라를 이사회에 임명했습니다. 카포셀라는 마이크로소프트에서 10년 동안 부사장 겸 최고 마케팅 책임자로 재직하며 30년 이상의 기술 산업 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 이전 역할에서 그는 소비자 및 상업 사업 전 세계 마케팅을 이끌며 제품 마케팅, 비즈니스 계획 및 판매 채널을 관리했습니다. 이번 임명으로 루멘의 이사회 규모는 11명에서 12명으로 증가했습니다.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) a nommé l'ancien cadre de Microsoft Chris Capossela au sein de son conseil d'administration. Capossela, qui a été vice-président exécutif et directeur marketing de Microsoft pendant dix ans, apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie technologique. Dans son ancien rôle, il a dirigé le marketing mondial pour les activités grand public et commerciales, en gérant le marketing produit, la planification commerciale et les canaux de vente. Cette nomination porte le nombre de membres du conseil d'administration de Lumen de 11 à 12.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) hat den ehemaligen Microsoft-Manager Chris Capossela in seinen Vorstand berufen. Capossela, der zehn Jahre lang als Executive Vice President und Chief Marketing Officer bei Microsoft tätig war, bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Technologiebranche mit. In seiner vorherigen Rolle leitete er das globale Marketing für Verbraucher- und Geschäftskunden und verwaltete Produktmarketing, Geschäftsplanung und Vertriebskanäle. Die Ernennung erhöht die Größe des Vorstands von Lumen von 11 auf 12 Mitglieder.
- Addition of high-profile executive with 30+ years of technology industry experience
- Strategic expertise in AI and enterprise technology marketing
- Strengthened board composition with relevant digital economy experience
- None.
Capossela is a recognized authority in the technology industry and spent over 30 years of his career at Microsoft in a variety of roles. For the last ten years, he served as Microsoft's executive vice president and chief marketing officer. In that role, he led worldwide marketing across both the consumer and commercial businesses, overseeing everything from product marketing and business planning to digital direct sales and retail partner sales for all Microsoft products.
"As Lumen establishes itself with enterprises as the trusted network for AI, Chris' experience and insights will be invaluable," said Kate Johnson, Lumen's president and CEO. "He has a deep understanding of what customers need as they compete in the digital economy, how they think, and how to reach them. His input will help shape our brand and how we go to market."
"Lumen is in an advantageous position in the industry," said Capossela. "Nearly every large business is thinking about how AI can drive its strategies and whether they have the infrastructure to support AI. As they consider their networking needs, Lumen is becoming top of mind as a company to bet on."
Capossela graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in economics. He currently serves as a member of corporate and non-profit boards.
The appointment brings the company's board count from 11 to 12.
A full breakdown of the company's board of directors is available online.
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