Lumen Technologies announced the appointment of James 'Jim' Fowler to its board of directors, effective immediately. Jim is an advocate for innovation and digital transformation with more than 25 years of experience in technology leadership roles for Fortune 100 companies. Currently, he is the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Nationwide Insurance, chartered with modernizing core technology capabilities, digitally transforming business capabilities, and intelligently automating operations.

His extensive leadership experience includes 18 years at General Electric (GE) where he served as the Global Chief Information Officer. Prior to being named Global Chief Information Officer, he held Chief Information Officer roles for GE Capital, GE Power and Water, GE Intelligent Platforms, and GE Aviation, amongst other roles. While at GE he delivered digital transformation across the enterprise.

Jim sees himself as a catalyst, enabler, and futurist ready to challenge business models with technology. The appointment brings the company's board count from 10 to 11. The Board also appointed Mr. Fowler to the audit committee and risk and security committee of the Board.