Stephen van Rooyen, Sky UK and Ireland CEO and Group CCO, is to step down at the end of February.
Sky’s UK and Ireland business will report to group CEO Dana Strong, effective immediately.
Van Rooyen has worked at Sky for 18 years becoming UK and Ireland chief executive in 2016.
Strong said: “I would like to thank Stephen for his very significant contribution to Sky over the past 18 years. 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. He has delivered significant growth for our company and leaves an impressive legacy of achievements. Together with all my colleagues, we wish him well for the future.”
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.”
Comcast acquired Sky for $40bn in 2018. Sky operates in the UK and Ireland, Germany and Italy.
You are not signed in
Only registered users can comment on this article.
Sky extends Formula 1 deal in UK, Ireland, and Italy
Sky and Formula 1 have struck a multi-year agreement for the exclusive rights to broadcast Formula 1 race weekends in the UK, Ireland, and Italy through the next decade.
Framestore promotes Theo Jones to Creative Director of AI
VFX giant Framestore has promoted Theo Jones to the newly created role, Creative Director of AI.
Bectu calls for government intervention in Paramount–WBD merger
Film and TV industry union Bectu has called for the government to intervene in the proposed merger between Paramount Global and WBD, warning that the deal risks increasing insecurity for creative workers and further concentrating media power in the UK.
Open letter urges UK government to back campaign against on-set injuries
Senior leaders from the film, TV, and theatre industries have come together to urge the UK government to support a campaign to prevent on-set injuries.
Winning bidders revealed for UEFA men’s football in 19 territories
UC3, which manages the commercial rights for UEFA club competitions, has confirmed the preferred bidders for media rights to UEFA men’s club competitions in 19 global territories.
.jpg)