What is the relationship between Lowell McAdam and Verizon in the context of the input sentence. Choose an answer from: product/material produced; manufacturer; distributed by; industry; position held; original broadcaster; owned by; founded by; distribution format; headquarters location; stock exchange; currency; parent organization; chief executive officer; director/manager; owner of; operator; member of; employer; chairperson; platform; subsidiary; legal form; publisher; developer; brand; business division; location of formation; creator.

As Verizon Communications Inc. was working to close a $130 billion deal to take full control of Verizon Wireless, it was another, much smaller acquisition that CEO Lowell McAdam was saying privately would be revolutionary.

Answer: employer