Key Points
- Cable One named industry veteran James Holanda as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective no later than March 31, 2026.
- Holanda will succeed Julia M. Laulis, with CFO Todd M. Koetje serving as Interim CEO during the transition.
- The appointment follows a leadership reshuffle that includes Mary E. Meduski becoming Independent Chair in 2026.
Cable One has named James Holanda as its next Chief Executive Officer, with the veteran cable and broadband executive expected to assume the role no later than March 31, 2026, the company said on Wednesday.
Holanda will succeed Julia M. Laulis, who retired from her roles as Chair of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer; he will also join the company’s Board of Directors on his first day as CEO.
During the transition period, Todd M. Koetje, Cable One’s Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer until Holanda’s commencement date. As part of the broader leadership transition, Mary E. Meduski was elected Independent Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2026.
Holanda joins Cable One from Astound Broadband, where he served as the CEO for the past 15 years. He brings more than three decades years of experience in the cable and broadband industry.
Prior to Astound and its predecessor companies, Holanda was CEO of Choice Cable TV of Puerto Rico and earlier served as President of Patriot Media in Central New Jersey. He began his career at Comcast, where he spent 10 years, followed by five years at Charter Communications, holding roles across accounting, finance, business and operations. Holanda holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to join Cable One as CEO and lead the company in its mission of enabling its customers to thrive and stay connected to what matters most,” Holanda said in a statement on Wednesday. “I look forward to working alongside the Board, leadership team and all of the Cable One associates to unlock future growth opportunities, continue to innovate and fiercely compete in the current dynamic market environment. I am energized by Cable One’s future and the opportunities ahead to drive value for its stockholders.”
Meduski has served on Cable One’s Board since 2019 and most recently held the role of Lead Independent Director.
“On behalf of the entire board of directors and management team, I am delighted to welcome Jim as Cable One’s next CEO,” said Meduski. “Jim’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 our Board. Jim is a seasoned executive who will bring his strategic leadership, operating experience and deep industry expertise to bear for Cable One and its stakeholders. We are confident that he will be an outstanding CEO with the skills and experience required to achieve our strategic objectives and enhance stockholder value.”
