Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Lumen Technologies, Inc., Level 3 Parent, LLC, and Qwest Corporation on April 13, 2026. The filing addresses Item 5.02 regarding the departure of a senior officer and subsequent appointments within the executive leadership team.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and contains no financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the executive leadership transition:
- Departure: Mark Hacker, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Public Sector, notified the Company of his intention to retire on May 15, 2026, to pursue vocational ministry. He will cease serving in his executive role on April 20, 2026.
- Appointment: Jennifer Hodges, currently Senior Vice President, Corporate Governance, Securities, Transactions and Litigation, has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, effective April 20, 2026.
- Role Realignment: Jeff Sharritts, Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer, will assume responsibility for the Company's public sector operations previously held by Mr. Hacker.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Management stated that Mr. Hacker's decision reflects a personal commitment and was not the result of any disagreement with the Company or matters relating to its operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Hacker will provide transition services through his retirement date to ensure an orderly transfer of duties. The filing does not contain specific guidance, risk factors, or contingencies beyond the standard personnel transition.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Confirm the effective date of Jennifer Hodges' appointment as Chief Legal Officer (April 20, 2026).
- Verify the timeline for Mark Hacker's retirement (May 15, 2026) and his final day in the executive role (April 20, 2026).
- Monitor the integration of public sector operations under Jeff Sharritts' oversight.
- Note that the filing explicitly states no disagreement exists between the departing officer and the Company.