Thomas Helbo has been appointed as VodafoneZiggo’s Executive Director Technology, succeeding Eben Albertyn, whose departure was announced in July 2023.

Helbo brings a wealth of experience spanning various facets of technology and joins DUtch telco VodafoneZiggo as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with the target to continue improving the customer experience at VodafoneZiggo. Coming from a role as Chief Transformation & Strategy Officer at TDC NET, before that as COO at JT Global and as the CTO at Tele2 in Sweden, Helbo will help accelerate the transformation of VodafoneZiggo’s technology and organization.

In his new role, Helbo spearheads the Technology department, bringing a focus on automation and simplification of processes.

Helbo commented: “I am excited to join the work towards improved customer experience and new innovation as CTO at VodafoneZiggo. I am determined to bring secure, reliable and seamless connectivity to all our customers by radically simplifying and aligning our technologies seamlessly with our overarching strategic goals, thereby propelling us into an era of operational excellence.”

Jeroen Hoencamp, CEO at VodafoneZiggo, added: “I have great confidence in Thomas and that he will bring great value and experience to VodafoneZiggo from his previous roles in telecommunications and technology. Together with our Senior Leadership Team we remain focused on our renewed strategy to deliver the best networks for our customers.”