WideOpenWest (WOW!) announced that Frank van der Post will serve as its new chief executive officer, effective January 6 2026. The appointment follows the completion of WOW’s take‑private transaction by DigitalBridge Group and Crestview Partners on December 31 2025, which valued the company at roughly $1.5 billion.
Van der Post brings a decade of fiber‑deployment experience, having previously led Breezeline’s U.S. fiber‑broadband business. His track record of scaling fiber networks positions him to accelerate WOW’s transition to a fully fiber‑first provider.
WOW has been shifting from legacy cable to high‑speed fiber, having sold off older cable assets to fund new build‑outs. The company’s long‑term goal is to pass 400,000 homes with fiber by 2027, with an interim target of 200,000 by 2025. Private ownership removes quarterly earnings pressure and provides the capital and flexibility needed to pursue this aggressive expansion.
Financially, WOW reported third‑quarter 2025 revenue of $144 million, a decline of 8.9% year‑over‑year, and a net loss of $35.7 million. The decline reflects shrinking cable revenues and margin compression, challenges that the new ownership structure aims to address through disciplined cost management and strategic investment.
In a statement, van der Post said, “I am grateful for the confidence of DigitalBridge and Crestview. Together we will invest in network performance and reliability, focus on delivering a great customer experience, and ignite growth in highly competitive markets.” DigitalBridge’s Jonathan Friesel added that the new leadership will pursue operational excellence and customer‑experience enhancements, while Crestview’s Brian Cassidy highlighted the strategic flexibility and resources that private ownership brings.
The CEO change and private‑ownership transition signal a decisive shift in WOW’s business model. With van der Post’s fiber expertise and the backing of two infrastructure‑focused investment funds, the company is positioned to accelerate network build‑outs, improve service quality, and compete more effectively in the rapidly growing fiber market.
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