DigitalBridge Group and Crestview Partners have appointed Frank van der Post as Chief Executive Officer of WideOpenWest Inc. (WOW!), effective immediately, succeeding Teresa Elder, who is retiring from the role after eight years leading the company.
The appointment comes shortly after DigitalBridge and Crestview completed their previously announced take-private acquisition of WOW! on Dec. 31, 2025. As a result of the transaction, WOW!’s common stock is no longer traded or listed on any public securities exchange, the companies affirmed on Tuesday.
Van der Post most recently led the U.S. fiber broadband operations of Cogeco as President of Breezeline, overseeing operations across 13 states and serving on Cogeco’s Executive Committee. Prior to that role, he was Chief Commercial Officer at KPN, where he also served as a member of the company’s Management Board. His earlier senior leadership experience includes roles at British Airways, InterContinental Hotels Group and Jumeirah Group.
“Frank brings deep experience in delivering financial results, modernizing legacy networks, transforming the customer experience and driving growth in highly competitive markets,” said Brian Cassidy, the President and Head of Media at Crestview Partners. Cassidy also thanked outgoing CEO Teresa Elder for her leadership of WOW! during her tenure.
Jonathan Friesel, the Senior Managing Director and Head of Fiber at DigitalBridge Group Inc., said the company views van der Post’s appointment as a key step in advancing its growth strategy for WOW!, including investments in network upgrades, customer experience improvements and operational efficiency.
In a statement, van der Post said the backing of DigitalBridge and Crestview would enable WOW! to invest further in network performance and reliability while competing aggressively in its markets.
WOW! operates as one of the nation’s broadband providers, offering high-speed Internet, cable television, home phone, mobile phone and business services across 20 markets, including Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
