Stefan Riedel

CEO | C-Level Executive | Board Member | Strategy · Transformation · Commercial Excellence | Telco · Multimedia · Digital Ecosystems

Zürich Metropolitan Area

About

I am a CEO and C-level executive focused on turning strategy into sustainable results. I lead growth, transformation, and value creation by combining long-term vision with disciplined, execution-focused leadership. With over 20+ years of experience across Telecommunications, Video Distribution, Multimedia, and Digital Services, I operate effectively at board and executive level—scaling businesses, managing organizations of material size and operational complexity, and operating within regulated and multi-stakeholder environments. My background combines corporate rigour with entrepreneurial pragmatism, enabling clear decision-making and reliable execution in high-responsibility roles. I believe effective leadership is grounded in perspective, accountability, and the ability to act decisively when it matters. Core Expertise Strategy & Scale: Building and developing organizations, from technology-driven growth companies to large-scale infrastructure operators. P&L Ownership: End-to-end accountability for business units with up to €300M in revenue across international, regulated markets. Value Creation & EBITDA: Proven track record in EBITDA expansion, commercial acceleration and Private Equity value creation cycles) Transformation: Leading digital, organizational, and cultural change in complex environments (Post-Merger Integration, Turnaround, Venture Build). Leadership Approach: A calm, accountable, and pragmatic leadership style. I focus on structured decision-making, clear ownership, and sustainable value creation for shareholders and stakeholders alike. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), C-level Executive, General Manager / Managing Director, P&L Leadership, Interim Manager. Board Director / Non-Executive Director, Private Equity-backed businesses, Turnaround & Transformation, EBITDA Growth, Value Creation, Operational Transformation, Post-Merger Integration (PMI), Buy-and-Build, Commercial Excellence, Go-to-Market Strategy, Revenue Growth / ARR Growth, Margin Expansion, Performance Improvement, Telecommunications / Telecom, Broadband / Fiber / Cable, Digital Platforms, SaaS / SaaS Transformation, Video / TV / Streaming / IPTV, Media & Entertainment, Marketplace Businesses, Digital Infrastructure, Build & Scale Businesses, International Expansion, Strategic Partnerships, Product & Platform Strategy, Customer Experience (CX) Transformation, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Marketing / CRM, Subscription / Recurring Revenue Models

Experience

  • fliggs mobile (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Co-Founder & Board Director
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • CEO
      Sep 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      fliggs mobile is a digital-first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) operating on T-Mobile’s U.S. 5G network, combining wireless telecommunications with a digital loyalty and digital asset platform delivered through a proprietary app. The venture was established to enable access to decentralized technologies, digital assets, and payment services through everyday mobile connectivity.

  • Chief Consumer Officer at PŸUR | Tele Columbus
    Jul 2018 - Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Tele Columbus AG is a private equity backed, leading cable and fiber networks operator providing high-speed internet, telephony and television services to more than 3 million homes in Germany. The company challenge: Post-merger transformation towards operational maturity, differentiating service quality and profitable growth. Responsible for the consumer P&L, leading product, content, marketing, brand and sales across retail and digital channels. Delivering EUR 300m revenue with a team of +350 professionals.

  • Board Member at DNMG Deutsche Netzmarketing GmbH
    Jul 2018 - Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Board Member at MDCC Magdeburg-City-Com GmbH
    Jul 2018 - Aug 2023 · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • CEO at Starticket AG
    Jun 2016 - May 2018 · 2 yrs

    Starticket AG is a leading Swiss ticketing service provider and marketplace generating CHF +100m in annual ticket sales with 65 FTE on- and offshore. The company is fully owned by Tamedia AG (today TX Group), a leading Swiss-listed media and digital platform group.