Viaccess-Orca has appointed Thomas Kohler as its new CEO, taking over from Philippe Léonetti who is retiring after four years in the role. Kohler, an expert in business development and company transformations, brings a wealth of experience to the position.
Kohler's Background
Previously, Kohler served as chief operating officer at TOTEM, Orange’s TowerCo subsidiary, where he led business development and operational efficiency. Before that, he was responsible for devices and service platform procurement at BuyIn, a joint venture between Orange and Deutsche Telekom.
Kohler also managed transformational projects for the Orange Group in London and Paris. His career began as chief commercial officer at Orange Switzerland after working as a management consultant in Germany.
Challenges and Opportunities
Koen Vermeulen, Chairman of Viaccess-Orca’s Board and Senior Vice President of Orange Innovation IT and Services, praised Kohler's leadership and technology expertise. “Thomas has demonstrated his ability to guide Orange through several business challenges,” Vermeulen said. “His comprehensive understanding of the B2B industry will be invaluable as Viaccess-Orca navigates future market evolutions.”
Viaccess-Orca provides OTT and TV platforms, content protection, and advanced data solutions to over 100 customers worldwide. The company's cloud-native solutions are designed for easy integration with any ecosystem and quick deployment of new features.