New chief executive named for Liberty Global spinoff group

Liberty Global, the world’s largest international TV and broadband company, has announced that Balan Nair, currently its chief technology & innovation officer, will become president and CEO of its Latin American and Caribbean operation after the spinoff from its parent, which is expected about the end of the year.

Nair has almost 25 years experience in the telecommunications, internet, cable and media industries, and as one of Liberty Global’s top executives over the last 10 years he has managed the group’s fixed and mobile network operations, broadband and video product development and strategic planning. Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries, who will be executive chairman of the Latin American company after the spinoff, said: “Balan is an exceptional technologist and operating executive who has delivered tremendous value to our company as CTO.

“He has led us into the future with next-generation broadband, video and mobile products, and has trans- formed our entire technology operating model. I am excited that Balan has agreed to lead this new company into the future, and I look forward to continuing our close working relationship as part of the broader Liberty family.”

Nair said he was “proud and humbled” to have the opportunity to be taking on his new role within Liberty Global. 0 Balan Nair - ‘proud and humbled’ after appointment