Unterföhring, 27.02.2026 – Sky today announces that Barny Mills will take on the role of Group Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer New Business for 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.

Barny will remain Chief Executive Officer 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, Barny has been instrumental in sharpening the company’s strategic focus and driving the transformation of the business, positioning it to capitalize on new strategic opportunities.

The strong performance delivered under Barny’s leadership has materially strengthened Sky Deutschland’s market position and strategic profile, enhancing the attractiveness of the business.

Dana Strong, Group Chief Executive Officer, Sky, said: “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.”

Barny Mills said: “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.”

Notes to Editors

On 27 June 2025, RTL Group announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire Sky Deutschland (DACH). The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to complete in 2026. Until closing, the businesses continue to operate independently.

About Sky Deutschland:

Sky Deutschland is one of the leading entertainment providers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Its programming consists of the best live sports, exclusive series, the latest films, a wide range of children's programmes, exciting documentaries and entertaining shows – including Sky Originals. Viewers can watch the programmes at home and on the go via Sky Stream and WOW. The new Sky Stream TV platform offers the perfect television experience on a single platform: Sky and free-to-air TV channels, thousands of films and series on demand, media libraries and many other apps. With WOW, customers can stream series, films and live sports flexibly in terms of time and location, on a monthly basis that can be cancelled at any time. Sky Deutschland, headquartered in Unterföhring near Munich, is part of the Comcast Group and belongs to Europe's leading media and entertainment group Sky.

Sky Deutschland:
Lisa Steiner
Corporate Communications

lisa.steiner@sky.de

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