The supervisory board of German cable operator Tele Columbus has appointed Dr Daniel Ritz as CEO and member of the management board with effect from February 1, 2020.
Ritz succeeds Timm Degenhardt, who has decided not to renew his contract.
Ritz is a seasoned telecommunications executive with international experience and track record. Most recently, he was president and CEO of PTCL, the telecom incumbent in Pakistan.
Before that, the Swiss national worked for Etisalat Group in Abu Dhabi and Swisscom.