Karen Messineo Chmelar

Karen Messineo Chmelar is an experienced professional in the telecommunications and technology sectors, currently serving as Strategic Account Director at Lumen Technologies since April 2023. Prior roles include Senior Client Executive at Verizon Business, Global Account Director for Banking and Financial Services at BT, and Global Key Account Manager at GTT, where significant achievements included exceeding sales quotas through the sale of digital transformation solutions. Additional experience comprises positions at Digital Realty, Zayo Group, Broadview Networks, Telecom Italia, and MCI Telecommunications, showcasing a strong track record in account management, sales, and customer relationship building across global markets. Karen holds a BA in Economics from the University of Vermont and has further academic exposure at the University of Oxford.