Lumen Technologies' Chief Legal Officer Mark Hacker to retire May 15, 2026
Lumen Technologies said its executive vice president and chief legal officer, Mark Hacker, will retire, with his role ceasing April 20, 2026, and he will provide transition services until May 15, 2026. Jennifer Hodges, currently senior vice president of corporate governance, securities, transactions and litigation, takes over as chief legal officer effective April 20, 2026, a planned leadership handover that the company says was not tied to any disagreement or operational matter.
Key points
- Mark Hacker, EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Public Sector, will retire May 15, 2026, to pursue vocational ministry.
- Hacker ceases his current role on April 20, 2026, and will provide transition services until his retirement date.
- Jennifer Hodges, SVP of Corporate Governance, Securities, Transactions and Litigation, becomes EVP and Chief Legal Officer effective April 20, 2026.
- Jeff Sharritts, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, will assume responsibility for public sector operations.
The filing
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