Cable One, Inc. (NYSE: CABO) has announced the appointment of James Holanda as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective no later than March 31, 2026. Holanda brings more than 35 years of experience in the cable and broadband industry, having served as the CEO of Astound Broadband for the last 15 years. Prior to his tenure at Astound, Holanda held leadership positions at Choice Cable TV of Puerto Rico and Patriot Media in Central New Jersey, as well as having worked at Comcast and Charter Communications.
The company's current Chief Financial Officer, Todd M. Koetje, has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer until Holanda assumes the role. Additionally, Mary E. Meduski has been elected to serve as the independent Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2026.
In response to his appointment, Holanda expressed his excitement to lead Cable One and emphasized his commitment to driving future growth opportunities, innovation, and competition in the dynamic market environment. Mary E. Meduski, the new independent Chair of the Board, expressed the board's confidence in Holanda's ability to lead the company and enhance shareholder value.
This leadership transition comes as Julia M. Laulis, the former Chair of the Board, President, and CEO, retired from her role. Holanda's appointment follows a comprehensive search process to identify a strong leader for the company, and he joins Cable One with the full support of the board.
The appointment of a new CEO and independent Chair of the Board signifies a significant change in leadership for Cable One, as the company looks to leverage Holanda's extensive industry experience to drive its strategic objectives and enhance shareholder value. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -2.33% to a price of $127.78. For the full picture, make sure to review Cable One's 8-K report.
