Level 3's Kevin O'Hara to Step Down

Kevin O'Hara is stepping down as Level3 Communications' president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. The company also announced that Sunit Patel, the company's current chief financial officer, will continue in the role of CFO. The company has terminated its previously disclosed search for a new CFO. Jim Crowe continues as CEO of Level 3.


Neil Hobbs, currently executive vice president, sales and network services, has been appointed to the newly created position of executive vice president, operations. Mr. Hobbs and Mr. Crowe will be assuming Mr. O'Hara's responsibilities going forward. Mr. Crowe will assume the additional title of presidenthttp://www.level3.com