Virgin Media O2 CEO takes leave of absence for surgery

Liberty Global

26/09/2024 15:58

LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Virgin Media O2's chief
executive Lutz Schuler is being treated for prostate cancer and
will take a leave of absence for up to eight weeks to recover
from upcoming surgery, the British broadband and mobile company
said on Thursday.
    Chief Financial Officer Patricia Cobian will act as chief
executive for the next four to eight weeks while Schuler focuses
on his health and recovery, it said, adding that his prognosis
was very positive and he was expected to make a full recovery.
    Virgin Media O2 is a joint venture between Telefonica
 TEF.MC  and Liberty Global  LBTYA.O .
    
    

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