Stephen van Rooyen, CEO Sky UK and Ireland and Group CCO, will leave the business at the end of February.
Effective immediately, Sky’s UK and Ireland business will report directly to group CEO Dana Strong.
“I would like to thank Stephen for his very significant contribution to Sky over the past 18 years,” said Strong.
“He has played an instrumental role in developing and building our brand, developing and launching our products, taking our UK business into new markets, leading our people and ensuring our customers are at the heart of everything we do.”
Van Rooyen was appointed chief executive of UK and Ireland at the broadcaster in 2016.
Speaking about his decision, van Rooyen added: “I have taken the decision that now is the right time for me to leave Sky. The business today has everything it needs to compete to win. We have strong leadership, led by Dana, a world-class team, and a fantastic plan. I would like to thank every one of my colleagues for the support I’ve received and the commitment they make to Sky. It has been a real privilege, and I will always be Sky’s biggest supporter.”
