Chris Stansbury
EVP & CFO @ Lumen Technologies | MBA, Finance
Lumen Technologies•Denver, Colorado, United States
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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
- Lumen TechnologiesCurrentApr 2022–Present· 4 yrs 5 mos
- Executive Vice President, Chief Financial OfficerCurrentApr 2022–Present
- Aug 2014–Apr 2022· 7 yrs 8 mos
- SVP Finance and Chief Financial OfficerMay 2016–Apr 2022
- VP Finance and Principal Accounting OfficerAug 2014–May 2016
- Aug 2010–Jul 2014· 3 yrs 11 mos
- VP Finance & CFO, HP NetworkingSep 2013–Jul 2014
- VP Finance, PPS Finance Worldwide OperationsMay 2012–Sep 2013
- VP Finance, PSG Finance Worldwide OperationsAug 2010–May 2012
- May 1998–Jun 2010· 12 yrs 1 mo
- VP Supply Chain Finance, PABMay 2008–Jun 2010
- VP Sales Finance2005–May 2008
- VP Finance & CFO, Tropicana ProdictsMar 2003–2005
- VP Finance & Controller, Tropicana ProductsNov 2000–Mar 2003
- VP Cost Accounting, Tropicana ProductsMay 1998–Nov 2000
- Jul 1992–May 1998· 5 yrs 10 mos
- Sales Finance Director, Tropicana ProductsSep 1995–May 1998
- Director of Financial Planning, Tropicana ProductsFeb 1994–Sep 1995
- Manager of Financial Planning, Tropicana ProductsMar 1993–Feb 1994
- Financial Analyst 100% Juice Brands, Tropicana ProductsJul 1992–Mar 1993
- May 1989–May 1992· 3 yrs
- Executive Associate1990–May 1992
- Consultant, BusinessMay 1989–1990
Education
Masters of Business Administration
Finance & General Management
The Wharton SchoolHonors Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Business Administration and General Management
Western University