Speakers

Tim Acker is VP of channel sales at Lumen Technologies. He leads the company’s channel management, inside channel management, and advanced solutions consulting teams to drive sales and revenue through channel partners. He is focused on enabling channel partners to sell more Lumen solutions and achieve mutual growth within the Lumen Partner Program. Acker joined Lumen in 2025 with more than 25 years of demonstrated expertise leading partner ecosystem development and go-to-market strategy. He is an accomplished global partnerships executive with significant experience driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence among technology, distribution, and digital enterprises. With an extensive background in SaaS, cybersecurity, wireless, telecom, IoT, and information technology, he has led organizations to achieve transformative business outcomes. Prior to joining Lumen, he held leadership positions at T-Mobile, TD SYNNEX, Ingram Micro, and Digital River.

Presenting:

• Power Panel: The Channel Connection for Telcos