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DENVER – Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN), a global technology company, has announced the appointment of Dave Ward as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Ward, a seasoned professional in networking technology, will lead the development and integration of Lumen’s network and its emerging technologies, aimed at enhancing the network’s capabilities for customers.
Ward’s career includes notable leadership roles, such as serving as chairman and CEO of PacketFabric, where he expanded the company’s network and customer base. His tenure at PacketFabric saw the company become one of the largest fully automated network providers on the internet. Additionally, Ward has held senior positions at Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:), where his work contributed to the advancement of internet capabilities, focusing on delivering customer value.
In his new role at Lumen, which he will assume starting next week, Ward will report directly to CEO Kate Johnson and join the executive team. His expertise, particularly in Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) technology, is expected to accelerate Lumen’s NaaS platform and support the company’s efforts to introduce new digital experiences for enterprise customers.
This announcement is based on a press release statement from Lumen Technologies.
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