Former Sky UK chief executive Stephen van Rooyen is joining VodafoneZiggo as the company’s new CEO from September 2024.
van Rooyen left Sky at the end of February after 18 years with the broadcaster. He joins VodafoneZiggo following the retirement of Jeroen Hoencamp and will be based at the company’s offices in Utrecht.
The Netherlands-based company is a joint venture between Vodafone and Liberty Global.
Speaking about van Rooyen’s appointment, Mike Fries, Liberty Global chief executive officer, said: “Stephen is an exceptionally talented executive with a strong track record of driving growth and innovation over the last two decades with Sky. He brings with him deep expertise in brand, products and innovation which is exactly what we need in the competitive Dutch market. I would like to thank Jeroen Hoencamp for his years of great service and friendship and wish him all the best on his next journey.”
van Rooyen added: “I am incredibly excited to join the VodafoneZiggo family. Having been based in London for many years, I look forward to a new experience, for both me and my family, living and working in the Netherlands.”
