– UK, London – Liberty Global plc (NASDAQ: LBTYA/LBTYB/LBTYK) today announced the addition of Tony Werner to its Board of Directors.
“We’re excited to have Tony rejoin the Liberty Global family after a very successful career at Comcast. He has been an incredible leader in our industry as we’ve navigated rapid changes in technology, products, and customer choice over the last two decades. He also brings a wealth of experience in areas that will shape our future, including AI, digitalization, cloud, and cybersecurity. We’re thrilled he’s agreed to join our board,” said Board Chairman John Malone and CEO Mike Fries.
About Tony Werner
For 16 years, Tony Werner previously served as CTO and then President, Technology, Products, and Experience at Comcast Cable. Through its affiliates, Comcast also produces, distributes, and streams leading entertainment, sports, and news with brands that include NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky.
Before Comcast, Tony Werner served as SVP and CTO for Liberty Global, where he led the global strategy for video, voice, and data services. He has more than 40 years of engineering and technical management experience, having also held senior management positions with Qwest Communications, Aurora Networks, TeleCommunications, Inc., AT&T Broadband, and Rogers Communications.
Tony served as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers and the SCTE Foundation from 2015-2017. He has been inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, as well as the Cable Hall of Fame. In 2000, he received the NCTA Vanguard Award for Science and Technology; in 2016, he received a Technical Emmy award for Lifetime Achievement.
About Liberty Global
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video, and mobile communications services. We deliver next-generation products through advanced fiber and 5G networks and currently provide over 86 million* connections across Europe and the United Kingdom. Our businesses operate under some of the best-known consumer brands, including Virgin Media-O2 in the United Kingdom, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland, and UPC in Slovakia. Through our substantial scale and commitment to innovation, we are building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, investing in the infrastructure and platforms that empower our customers to make the most of the digital revolution, while deploying the advanced technologies that nations and economies need to thrive.
Liberty Global’s consolidated businesses generate annual revenue of more than $7 billion annual revenue, while the VodafoneZiggo JV and the VMO2 JV generate more than $17 billion combined annual revenue.
Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology, and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in companies like Televisa Univision, Plume, Lionsgate, and the Formula E racing series.
Source: https://www.libertyglobal.com/
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