Effectively immediately, Skys UK and Ireland operations will report directly into the Comcast-owned groups CEO,Dana Strong.

He has delivered significant growth for our company and leaves an impressive legacy of achievements.

Together with all of my colleagues, we wish him well for the future.

Stephen Van Rooyen

Stephen Van RooyenJustin Downing / Sky Uk

The business today has everything it needs to compete to win.

We have strong leadership, led by Dana, a world-class team, and a fantastic plan.

It has been a real privilege, and I will always be Skys biggest supporter.

WGA West building in Hollywood

Comcastbought Skyin 2018 for $40B in what remains among the biggest ever deals for a UK media business.