Kate Johnson
Kate Johnson has served as the President and CEO of Lumen Technologies since November 2022. With over 20 years of experience in driving business and digital transformation at Fortune 100 companies, she is focused on pivoting Lumen to be a growth company, particularly by leveraging its fiber network to support the AI economy. Under her leadership, Lumen has secured over $5 billion in AI deals and is undergoing a significant cultural overhaul to foster innovation and a "play to win" mindset. Kate Johnson became CEO of Lumen Technologies in November 2022, where she is transforming the company into a modern infrastructure provider. From 2017 to 2021, she served as President of Microsoft US, leading a $45 billion business and nearly doubling enterprise revenues. Johnson also held significant leadership roles at Oracle and GE Digital, driving digital and business transformations. Under her leadership at Lumen, the company secured over $5 billion in AI deals in 2024 and was named one of Fortune's Most Innovative Companies for 2025. Her career demonstrates a consistent focus on innovation and growth, aligning with Lumen's mission to be a trusted network for the AI economy.
Career Milestones
- Became President and CEO of Lumen Technologies in November 2022, leading its transformation into a modern infrastructure provider.
- Secured over $5 billion in AI deals under her leadership at Lumen.
- Led Microsoft US as President from 2017 to 2021, managing a $45 billion business and nearly doubling enterprise revenues.
- Held key leadership roles at Oracle and GE Digital, driving large-scale digital and business transformations.
- Recognized for fostering innovation and earning Lumen a spot on Fortune's Most Innovative Companies list in 2025.
About Lumen Technologies
Lumen Technologies, founded in 1930, is a telecommunications company. They help enterprises, government entities, and wholesale customers with network, cloud, security, and voice services. Core features include global fiber networks, edge computing, and managed security. Benefits include enhanced connectivity, improved productivity, and digital transformation.