A Leadership Update
After more than eleven years leading Philo as CEO, I’ve decided it’s time to hand the reins to the person I trust most to take Philo forward into its next chapter. Mike Keyserling, our COO, has been my partner in building this company for more than a decade and has grown his responsibilities to include revenue, strategy, and leading major company initiatives. His appointment as CEO is a logical expansion of the leadership role he has already been playing at Philo.
Our mission at Philo is to reinvent what’s possible in streaming; to create a different kind of tech and entertainment company, one driven by innovation, authenticity, and an uncompromising focus on the customers we serve. For the past decade, that meant leading with a technology-first mindset: we’ve focused on building the highest-quality offering possible and continually reinvested in product expansion, development, and features like unlimited DVR.
The streaming and tech industries are evolving quickly, and the road ahead requires focus on navigating competition through strategic alliances and a purpose-built content model. As COO, Mike has helped shape our direction in a rapidly changing market, negotiated landmark deals with some of the industry’s largest players, and built the foundation that has allowed us to scale with intention. He also creates the conditions where teams across the company can do their best work. Prior to Philo, Mike honed his project oversight and operations talents at HBO as senior vice president of media and production operations, and previously held a number of senior leadership positions as he quickly rose within the organization, including launching new lines of business and revenue streams.
As for me, I will transition into the role of Executive Chairman, continuing to support the company’s long-term strategy. I am grateful to all Philons and the loyal customers who have supported us in building this special service.
I’m excited about what Philo will accomplish next, and I am confident that the best is yet to come!
— Andrew
