Dec 11, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Lumen Technologies has appointed Jim Fowler as its executive vice president and chief technology and product officer. The new CTO is to succeed Dave Ward, who is leaving Lumen to become president and chief architect at Salesforce.
Starting from January 6, Fowler will manage global technology and product strategy for Lumen, including development of the company’s network, digital platforms, and product offerings.
Lumen CEO Kate Johnson thanked Ward’s “visionary leadership," claiming it “laid a foundation that will influence Lumen’s trajectory for years ahead.”
“Invention is where value is born. Execution is where value is realized. Jim is uniquely suited to lead our technology and product teams as we unlock the value of Dave’s contributions, solidifying our transformation progress and returning Lumen to revenue growth,” Johnson added.
“Lumen has a unique opportunity to strengthen its position as the trusted network for AI,” said Fowler. “I’ve seen first-hand, as a board member and a customer, the work this team has done to design a next-generation roadmap for the network and products."
