KCOM announces senior management update

KCOM is delighted to announce that Richard Schäfer has been appointed as its permanent Chief Executive.

Richard joined KCOM in February 2025 as Chief Finance Officer, before stepping up as interim CEO six months ago. He will now lead KCOM forward as it builds on its success as Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire ’s leading broadband provider and operator of the UK’s most reliable full fibre network.

KCOM Chairman Richard Greenleaf said: “We’re grateful for Richard stepping into the CEO position last year. His commercial background, financial acumen, deep understanding of telecoms and his passion for delivering KCOM success make him the right person to take the company forward.”

Richard has an extensive senior leadership track record having worked in the domestic UK and international telecommunication sector for more than 25 years, including roles at Three UK, Vodafone UK, Onecom, Lebara and most recently the Lyca Group where he was Group CEO.