Stephen van Rooyen is Chief Executive Officer of Ziggo Group and also leads VodafoneZiggo as Chief Executive Officer, a role he assumed in September 2024.
Prior to joining VodafoneZiggo, he was CEO of Sky UK & Ireland and Chief Commercial Officer of the Sky Group, where he played a pivotal role in shaping one of Europe’s most influential media and communications businesses.
Van Rooyen is widely recognized for his strategic leadership, customer-centric innovation, and ability to drive growth in highly competitive markets. During his 17+ years at Sky Group, he held a number of senior executive positions, including Chief Marketing, Sales and Digital Officer before becoming CEO in 2016. In these roles, he led large-scale commercial operations across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, overseeing cross-market collaboration and digital transformation initiatives.
Throughout his career, Van Rooyen has built a reputation as a transformational leader with deep expertise in brand strategy, product innovation, and consumer engagement. He was instrumental in several major product launches and platform developments, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, NOW TV, Sky Q, Sky Glass, and Sky Stream. He also played a significant role in the growth and evolution of Sky Sports, Sky Cinema, and the company’s broader entertainment portfolio.
Before joining Sky in 2006, Van Rooyen held digital and strategy-focused leadership roles at Virgin Media, Accenture, and News UK, building a strong foundation in business transformation, digital strategy, and customer experience.
Known for combining commercial vision with operational execution, Stephen van Rooyen is regarded as a forward-thinking executive who consistently drives innovation, fosters high-performing teams, and leads organizations through periods of rapid technological and market change.
