Edward Mueller

Edward A. Mueller is the current Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Qwest Communications.

Mueller attended the University of Missouri - Rolla for a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and Washington University in St. Louis for a Master of Business Administration. In 2000, he became President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ameritech Corporation, serving until 2002. In January 2003, he became CEO of Williams-Sonoma Inc., a position he held until July 2006. On August 10, 2007, he became Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Qwest Communications.

While CEO of Qwest Communications in 2008, Mueller earned a total compensation of $11,319,226, which included a base salary of $1,200,000, a cash bonus of $2,250,000, stocks granted of $4,202,943, and options granted of $2,675,781.