CenturyLink, Inc. announced that Glen F. Post, III has decided not to stand for re-election at the Company's 2020 Annual Shareholder Meeting. In addition to Post's retirement from the Board, current non-executive Board Chairman Harvey Perry will retire effective May 2020 under the Company's director retirement policy. Upon Perry's retirement, T. Michael Glenn will assume the position of Chairman of the Board. Current Vice Chairman Bruce Hanks will continue to serve in that role. The Company also announced that it has appointed Hal Jones to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2020. Jones was recommended to the Board by Southeastern Asset Management. From 2009 to 2013, Jones served as Chief Financial Officer of Graham Holdings Company, a diversified education and media company, and its predecessor, The Washington Post Company.