Chris Stansbury

Chris Stansbury

EVP & CFO @ Lumen Technologies | MBA, Finance

Lumen TechnologiesDenver, Colorado, United States

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Experience37+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

With more than two decades of experience in finance and operations, I am the Chief Financial Officer at Lumen Technologies, a global leader in integrated communications and technology solutions. I am responsible for overseeing the financial performance, capital allocation, and strategic planning of the company, as well as leading a team of talented finance professionals. My core competencies include process improvement, income statement analysis, risk management, and shareholder value creation. I have applied these skills in various senior executive roles at innovative brands such as Pepsi, Hewlett Packard, and Arrow Electronics, where I contributed to driving growth, efficiency, and profitability. I am passionate about developing and advocating a broad vision that takes risks and learns from past experiences, and I believe in authentic leadership that understands the impact I have on others by listening, watching, reflecting, and coaching. My mission is to develop great people and build great teams that deliver exceptional results.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Apr 2022–Present· 4 yrs 5 mos
    • Executive Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      Apr 2022–Present
  • Aug 2014–Apr 2022· 7 yrs 8 mos
    • SVP Finance and Chief Financial Officer
      May 2016–Apr 2022
    • VP Finance and Principal Accounting Officer
      Aug 2014–May 2016
  • Aug 2010–Jul 2014· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • VP Finance & CFO, HP Networking
      Sep 2013–Jul 2014
    • VP Finance, PPS Finance Worldwide Operations
      May 2012–Sep 2013
    • VP Finance, PSG Finance Worldwide Operations
      Aug 2010–May 2012
  • May 1998–Jun 2010· 12 yrs 1 mo
    • VP Supply Chain Finance, PAB
      May 2008–Jun 2010
    • VP Sales Finance
      2005–May 2008
    • VP Finance & CFO, Tropicana Prodicts
      Mar 2003–2005
    • VP Finance & Controller, Tropicana Products
      Nov 2000–Mar 2003
    • VP Cost Accounting, Tropicana Products
      May 1998–Nov 2000
  • Jul 1992–May 1998· 5 yrs 10 mos
    • Sales Finance Director, Tropicana Products
      Sep 1995–May 1998
    • Director of Financial Planning, Tropicana Products
      Feb 1994–Sep 1995
    • Manager of Financial Planning, Tropicana Products
      Mar 1993–Feb 1994
    • Financial Analyst 100% Juice Brands, Tropicana Products
      Jul 1992–Mar 1993
  • May 1989–May 1992· 3 yrs
    • Executive Associate
      1990–May 1992
    • Consultant, Business
      May 1989–1990

Education

Masters of Business Administration

Finance & General Management

The Wharton School

Honors Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Business Administration and General Management

Western University

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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P&L ManagementSupply ChainLeadershipFinancial AnalysisBusiness PlanningFinancial ModelingFinanceSAPAcquisition IntegrationStrategyStrategic PlanningSupply Chain ManagementPricingCross-functional Team LeadershipIncome StatementCompetitive AnalysisProcess ImprovementMergersForecasting