Lumen Technologies (LUMN) unveils new board chair and appoints Christopher Stansbury president
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Lumen Technologies, Inc. reports upcoming leadership changes at the board and executive levels. On March 13, 2026, Board Chair T. Michael Glenn and Audit Committee Chair Hal Stanley Jones informed the board they will retire and not stand for re-election at Lumen’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The company states their decisions were not due to any disagreement with Lumen.
The board has elected General Kevin P. Chilton, a director since 2017, to become the next Chair of the Board, effective immediately following the 2026 Annual Meeting and contingent on his election as a director. On the same date, the board appointed Christopher D. Stansbury, age 60 and currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, to serve as Lumen’s President. Kathleen Johnson will continue as Chief Executive Officer but will no longer hold the title of President as of March 13, 2026.
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Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On March 13, 2026, T. Michael Glenn, Chair of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Lumen Technologies, Inc. (“Lumen”) and a member of the Board’s Human Resources and Compensation Committee, and Hal Stanley Jones, Chair of the Board’s Audit Committee and a member of the Board’s Risk and Security Committee, informed the Board of their intention to retire from the Board and not stand for
re-election
at Lumen’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”). The decisions of Mr. Glenn and Mr. Jones to retire and not stand for
re-election
were not the result of any disagree
ment with Lumen. The Board has elected General Kevin P. Chilton (USAF, Ret.), a member of the Board since 2017, to serve as the next Chair of the Board, effective immediately following the 2026 Annual Meeting and contingent on his election to the Board. The Board thanks Mr. Glenn and Mr. Jones for their service and contributions.
On March 13, 2026, the Board appointed Christopher D. Stansbury to serve as Lumen’s President. Mr. Stansbury, age 60, has served as Lumen’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer since April 2022. Mr. Stansbury has global responsibility for financial planning, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, procurement and supply chain management. Mr. Stansbury previously served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Arrow Electronics, Inc., a publicly traded multinational provider of electronic components and enterprise computing products, from May 2016 through March 2022. Prior to that, Mr. Stansbury served as Vice President, Finance, and Chief Accounting Officer of Arrow Electronics, Inc. beginning in August 2014. Prior to joining Arrow Electronics, Inc., Mr. Stansbury held various positions within the finance departments of Hewlett-Packard, Inc. and PepsiCo, Inc.
In connection with this appointment, Kathleen Johnson, who currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer but will no longer hold the title of President, effective as of March 13, 2026.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Lumen Technologies, Inc., Level 3 Parent, LLC, and Qwest Corporation have duly caused this Current Report on Form
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to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned officer hereunto duly authorized. LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | ||||||
| Dated: March 17, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mark Hacker | ||||
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| Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Public Sector | ||||||
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| Dated: March 17, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mark Hacker | ||||
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| Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Public Sector | ||||||
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| Dated: March 17, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mark Hacker | ||||
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FAQ
What board changes did Lumen Technologies (LUMN) disclose in this 8-K?
Lumen announced that Board Chair T. Michael Glenn and Audit Committee Chair Hal Stanley Jones will retire and not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The company states their decisions were not due to any disagreement with Lumen or its policies.
Who will become the next Board Chair of Lumen Technologies (LUMN)?
General Kevin P. Chilton, a Lumen board member since 2017, was elected to serve as the next Chair of the Board. His appointment becomes effective immediately after the 2026 Annual Meeting, contingent on his election to the board by shareholders at that meeting.
What executive leadership change did Lumen Technologies (LUMN) announce?
The board appointed Christopher D. Stansbury as President on March 13, 2026. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, responsible for financial planning, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, procurement and supply chain management across Lumen’s global operations.
What is Kathleen Johnson’s new role at Lumen Technologies (LUMN)?
Kathleen Johnson, previously President and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer. Effective March 13, 2026, she will no longer hold the title of President, as that role has been assigned to Christopher D. Stansbury by the board.
Did Lumen Technologies (LUMN) indicate any disagreement behind its directors’ retirements?
Lumen stated that the decisions by T. Michael Glenn and Hal Stanley Jones to retire and not stand for re-election were not the result of any disagreement with the company. This clarification is intended to reassure investors about the nature of the board transitions.
What prior experience does new Lumen President Christopher D. Stansbury have?
Christopher D. Stansbury served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Lumen since April 2022. Before joining Lumen, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Arrow Electronics, and previously held finance roles at Arrow Electronics, Hewlett-Packard, and PepsiCo.