GTT Communications, Inc. announced the appointment of Ed Morche as chief executive officer and board director. Morche is an accomplished business leader with an excellent track record that spans more than 30 years in the telecommunication industry. Before joining GTT, Morche served as president of Lumen?s North American Enterprise and Public Sector, and previously held other senior leadership roles at CenturyLink and Level 3 over his tenure with the combined organization.

Morche?s experience includes global and North American leadership positions at Igaea Communications, Teleglobe, Global One and Sprint, in addition to multiple philanthropic roles supporting the Virginia Hospital Center, including serving as a director on the hospital?s foundation board. Abate also shared his appreciation for Ernest Ortega, who has stepped down as CEO and board director.