Francis Thangasamy

With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Francis Thangasamy is a seasoned leader with extensive cross-functional expertise and currently leads the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Lumen Technologies. 

Overseeing all go-to-market and operational functions, Francis develops and executes the commercial strategy and is responsible for the region’s P&L. 

With a strong grasp of the APAC marketplace, competitive landscape and Lumen’s portfolio, Francis’s leadership is grounded in a strategic mindset and a robust technology background, enabling him to align business objectives with customer needs and market dynamics. He believes that “transparency, trust and teamwork is paramount for developing strong relationships with customers and partners.” 

Since joining Lumen in 2007, Francis has held a variety of senior management positions, most recently as Vice President, Product, Marketing and Operations. During his tenure, he has led multiple transformation initiatives and forged strategic partnerships that have advanced the company’s business objectives and strengthened its market presence.