German cable operator Tele Columbus has appointed Christoph Lüthe as its new CEO, with the leadership change set to take effect by 1 April 2026 at the latest.
Lüthe will take over operational management as the company continues to pursue its strategy centred on expanding and densifying its fibre infrastructure, strengthening its core business and developing new products and services for residential and business customers under the PŸUR brand.
Lüthe has been Managing Director of the vitronet group since May 2021. Prior to that, he served as CEO of Deutsche Infrastruktur- und Netzgesellschaft and as Managing Director of the STG Group. Earlier roles included senior management positions at ista and more than a decade at Unitymedia, most recently as Senior Vice President, giving him over 20 years’ experience in the telecommunications and infrastructure sector.
“The Supervisory Board deliberately chose Christoph Lüthe as CEO because he will continue Tele Columbus’s existing strategy with clarity, execution strength and entrepreneurial foresight. Expanding our fibre infrastructure, strengthening our market position and delivering sustainable value for stakeholders are central priorities,” said Peer Knauer, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Lüthe added: “Tele Columbus has a strong customer base in broadband and TV, a solid technological foundation, committed employees and a clear strategic direction. I look forward to working with the management board and the entire organisation to take the company into its next phase, with a focus on accelerating fibre rollout, further improving customer satisfaction and strengthening Tele Columbus as a reliable partner in Germany’s digital transformation.”
Until the CEO position is formally assumed, Tele Columbus will continue to be managed by board members Jochen Busch (Chief Commercial Officer), Christian Biechteler (Chief Strategy Officer) and Tim Rhoenisch (Chief Financial Officer). Joachim Lubsczyk will remain involved as an adviser, taking on parts of the CEO’s responsibilities during the transition period.
The appointment follows the resignation of Markus Oswald, who left the CEO role on 31 December 2025 after three years in charge.
