Change in Telenet group's Senior Leadership Team

Luk Bruynseels moving from Telenet group to Liberty Global 

Mechelen, December 16, 2025 - Telenet group announced today that Luk Bruynseels, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is leaving the company and moving to Liberty Global, the parent company of Telenet group, effective March 1. In his new position as Managing Director Networks & Capital Allocation, Luk Bruynseels will be responsible for fixed and mobile networks and relevant capital allocations. He will play a key role in the ongoing shaping of Liberty Global's network strategy. 

During his 16 years at Telenet group, Luk held various managerial positions within engineering and technology. His responsibilities included the successful integration of the BASE mobile network, large-scale network upgrades and the implementation of an agile working model. As CTO, he always maintained a strong focus on optimal customer experience and long-term value creation. 

This move illustrates the close cooperation between Telenet group and Liberty Global and highlights the opportunities for internal growth within the Liberty group. 

John Porter, Telenet CEO: ​
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​“We are particularly proud that talent from our organization can grow within the Liberty Global ecosystem. Luk has played a critical role in strengthening our local networks and improving the customer experience for our brands over the past 16 years. His move to Liberty Global is testimony to his expertise and a strengthening of our collaboration.” 

Telenet group would like to thank Luk for his many years of dedication and wishes him every success with this new international challenge. In the coming period, the focus will be on a careful transfer of his responsibilities and his succession. ​ 

 

Picture: Luk Bruynseels
Picture: Luk Bruynseels

Stefan Coenjaerts

Woordvoerder, Telenet group

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About Telenet group

As a provider of entertainment and telecommunications services in Belgium and Luxembourg, Telenet group aims to offer its customers the best possible experience in the digital world. Through its Telenet, BASE and TADAAM brands, the company provides digital television, internet, and fixed and mobile telephony services to residential customers in Belgium. In the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Telenet group provides these services under the Eltrona brand. 

Telenet Business serves the business market in Belgium and Luxembourg with connectivity, hosting and security solutions. With more than 3,000 employees, Telenet group has one clear goal: to make living and working easier and more enjoyable. 

Telenet group is an integral part of Ziggo Group, which brings together Telenet group and VodafoneZiggo. Telenet group continues to operate under its own brands and remains responsible for its customers, employees, strategy and performance in its markets. Ziggo Group is 90% owned by Liberty Global and 10% owned by Vodafone Group. 

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