New Melita CEO is Harald Rösch

Harald Rösch has been appointed Melita’s new CEO, taking over Melita’s executive management function following a thorough handing-over and transition period. 

The announcement follows the acquisition process for Apax France and Fortino Capital to become Melita’s new shareholders.

Rösch, 48, brings a wealth of international experience to Melita, predominantly in digital products, broadband and building valuable customer relationships. Until recently, he was board member and CEO of blizoo Media and Broadband EAD, the largest operator in Bulgaria.

Previously, Rösch served as CEO of German operator Kabel BW GmbH and HanseNet, managing director of the internet business unit at Telecom Italia, and member of the Supervisory Board at Sky Deutschland AG, as well as sitting on the board of Seat Pagine Gialle Spa and chairman of United Digital Group GmbH.

He is currently the chairman of Internetstores GMBH.

His predecessor Andrea Torriani shifted the strategic direction of the company from focusing almost exclusively on pay-TV cable operations, to converge fixed and wireless services to provide more customer value.

“Melita’s successful adoption of convergence strategy is hailed as a best practice case across Europe’s telecom landscape. Melita’s key infrastructure investments have been recognised by the European Commission and enabled Malta to place at the top of the European charts for next generation broadband coverage,” Melita said in a statement.

 “I wish the new shareholders, Harald and all the Melita team the very best for the future and I will continue to support Harald and Melita as required,” Torriani said. “Over the course of seven years working hard with the team, Melita has gradually become my second family. There is always a time to move on – that time for me is now and I look forward to spend more time with my family.”

Rösch said digital, broadband and customer experience would spearhead growth strategy for Melita to strengthen its position as the leader in broadband and communication services in Malta.