Lumen announces executive appointments for Asia Pacific region
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SINGAPORE, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
- Annette Murphy named Regional President, EMEA and APAC
- Francis Thangasamy promoted to Managing Director, APAC
Lumen Technologies (
) (NYSE: LUMN) today announced Annette Murphy has taken on a newly created role
as Regional President, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia
Pacific (APAC), and Francis Thangasamy has been promoted to Managing Director,
Asia Pacific.
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In addition to leading the EMEA region at Lumen, Murphy will now also have
executive oversight and responsibility for business results in APAC. A key
focus of her role will be to leverage the company's extensive capabilities and
skills across the two regions, to optimise customer success for international
clients. She will also contribute to global strategy and work closely with the
wider organisation, helping Lumen deliver on its commitment to further human
progress through technology.
Murphy was formerly Managing Director, EMEA at Lumen, having joined the company
in April 2021. She previously held a range of executive roles at telecoms
companies across EMEA and the US.
"Asia Pacific is an important region for Lumen and our customers, and I am
delighted to take on an expanded role to oversee its success," said Murphy. "I
am excited about the future and see incredible opportunity for growth,
expansion, and helping organisations in the region to digitally transform to
drive their businesses forward."
In his new role, Thangasamy will be responsible for leading the Lumen Asia
Pacific region, including developing and executing the commercial strategy and
P&L accountability. He will oversee teams across all go-to-market and
operational functions, including sales, marketing, and customer success.
Thangasamy has been with Lumen since 2007, in a variety of senior management
positions, most recently as Vice President, Product, Marketing and Operations.
During his tenure he has driven various transformation initiatives and forged
several strategic partnerships to advance the business. He has more than 20
years of experience in the technology industry.
"Francis has been instrumental in the success of Lumen Asia Pacific for many
years, and his expertise will be vital in leading our operations in the region
and driving the next phase of our growth," said Murphy. "We are thrilled to
have him in this role, and I look forward to working with him to accomplish
great things together."
"I am privileged to have the opportunity to lead the Lumen Asia Pacific
region," said Thangasamy. "APAC is experiencing tremendous technological
innovation, changing the way companies work, and Lumen is perfectly placed to
support their evolving needs and help them thrive. The powerful Lumen platform
and our expansive network enables customers to take advantage of
next-generation business applications and data, to deliver amazing digital
experiences. I am excited to work with Annette and the talented APAC team to
drive continued success for both Lumen and our customers in this flourishing
region."
Additional Resources:
- Learn why Lumen has been named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic
Quadrant for Network Services, Global:
- For more information about the Lumen platform and how it enables
companies to capitalise on emerging applications that power the 4th
Industrial Revolution, visit: www.lumen.com
About Lumen Technologies and the People of Lumen:
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology
advances the way we live and work. With approximately 500,000 route fibre miles
and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver a fast, secure
platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and
communities deliver amazing experiences.
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SOURCE: Lumen Technologies
Media Contact: Tara Verrek, Lumen, P: +44 (0)7824.596.007, tara.verrek@lumen.com
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