GOVERNANCE

Promoting ethical leadership

We follow ethical practices and applicable laws. Our board and management team oversee this work. We share governance documents that explain how the board and committees work. We also tie corporate responsibility to long-term value. Key focus areas are ethics, sustainability, social impact and data privacy and security.

Lumen Technologies outlines an ethics-focused governance framework supported by board and management oversight.
The page highlights governance documents that define how the board and committees operate.
The board of directors oversees the business and affairs of Lumen Technologies, Inc.
The page presents corporate responsibility as a source of long-term stakeholder value.
Corporate responsibility priorities include ethics, sustainability, social impact, and data privacy and security.

We’re committed to sound corporate governance practices that protect the interests of our shareholders.

Advancing honesty, integrity and excellence

The Lumen Board of Directors oversees the company’s management. To carry out its functions effectively, the board has established a governance framework designed to ensure the highest standards of honesty, integrity and excellence.

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Kate Johnson

Chief Executive Officer

Kate Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lumen and a member of the Lumen Board of Directors.

Quincy L. Allen

Martha Helena Béjar

Christopher Capossela

General Kevin P. Chilton

Board Committees

The Audit Committee manages and monitors internal controls and the financial process.

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Committee members

The Human Resources and Compensation Committee establishes and manages compensation programs for executive officers and directors.

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Committee members

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee recommends nominees to serve as directors and officers, helps shape the Company’s governance policies and practices, and evaluates the Board and Chief Executive Officer’s performance.

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Committee members

The Risk and Security Committee identifies and manages risks to the Company’s business, properties and employees.

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Committee members

Director compensation

Directors who are not employed by Lumen are compensated annually for their service.

Cash compensation: Directors receive an annual retainer and meeting attendance fees. Committee chairs, the non‑executive chairperson and the non‑executive vice chairperson receive additional annual retainers.
Equity compensation: Directors also receive annual restricted stock grants.