Barny Mills, currently CEO of German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland, will take on the role of Group Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer New Business for parent company Sky Group, effective 1 March 2026.
Combining these responsibilities will ensure a focus on strategic opportunities for growth in addition to maximising core business performance across the short, medium and long term, according to Sky Group.
Mills will remain CEO of Sky Deutschland until the planned acquisition by RTL Group is completed, subject to regulatory approvals. Until closing, Sky Deutschland will continue to operate independently.
Since joining Sky Deutschland in 2018 and subsequently serving as CFO and CEO, Mills has been instrumental in sharpening the company’s strategic focus and driving the transformation of the business, positioning it to capitalise on new strategic opportunities, Sky Group stresses in a statement.
The strong performance delivered under Mill’s leadership has materially strengthened Sky Deutschland’s market position and strategic profile, enhancing the attractiveness of the business, according to the company.
“Barny is an outstanding leader with deep commercial and financial expertise and a proven track record. Under his leadership, Sky Deutschland has delivered a successful turnaround and built strong momentum for the future. I’m delighted that Barny will join us in a group role whilst we pursue our future growth plans,” said Dana Strong, Group Chief Executive Officer, Sky.
Mills added: “I’m proud of what our teams are achieving across DACH – strengthening our core sports proposition, expanding strategic partnerships and accelerating innovation across our product and customer experience. I’m honoured to take on this wider responsibility for Sky and look forward to working with colleagues across the Group to deliver the next chapter of performance and growth.”
On 27 June 2025, RTL Group announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire Sky Deutschland with its operations in German-speaking Europe (DACH). The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to complete in 2026.
