Utrecht, Netherlands, October 2024 – Stephen van Rooyen has joined VodafoneZiggo as the Chief Executive Officer, bringing with him over two decades of leadership experience in the telecom and media sectors. As CEO, Stephen will lead VodafoneZiggo’s strategy to drive innovation, customer engagement, and business growth. He will focus on reinforcing the company’s position as a leading provider of communications services in the Netherlands.
Prior to joining VodafoneZiggo, Stephen served at Sky for nearly 18 years in various senior roles. Most recently, he held the position of Chief Executive Officer, UK & Ireland, where he led the company’s commercial strategy and operations across multiple markets. His leadership played a key role in driving Sky’s digital transformation and customer-centric business approach.
Before this, Stephen was the Executive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer, UK & Europe at Sky. In this role, he managed operations across Europe, overseeing significant expansions in the broadband, television, and telecommunications offerings of the company, ensuring Sky’s competitive edge in the region.
Earlier in his career at Sky, Stephen took on the responsibility of Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, where he spearheaded the company’s marketing initiatives across its television, broadband, and on-demand services. His efforts helped build a robust brand presence and increase customer engagement for Sky’s portfolio of products.
Stephen also held the position of Managing Director – Sales, Marketing & Brand, managing Sky’s go-to-market strategy for the UK and Ireland. His team was responsible for overseeing customer acquisition, retention, and brand management, while also managing the largest advertising budget in the UK.
In addition to his time at Sky, Stephen has held leadership roles at Virgin Media as Director of Strategy & Planning and served as a Consultant at Nokia and Director of Business Development at News International. His career also includes a tenure with Accenture as a Manager, where he honed his expertise in business strategy and development.
About VodafoneZiggo
VodafoneZiggo, formed in 2017 through the merger of Vodafone Netherlands and Ziggo, is a leading provider of mobile telephony, fixed telephony, internet, and entertainment services in the Netherlands. Backed by Liberty Global and Vodafone Group, VodafoneZiggo serves millions of customers with cutting-edge telecommunications solutions and remains a leader in digital innovation across the country.
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