Frank Rippl

Frank Rippl brings over 20 years of leadership experience in product development, technology, and business strategy across the telecommunications and IT sectors. He has a proven track record of launching innovative products and leading international, cross-functional teams.

Currently, Frank serves as Director of TV & Entertainment at Vodafone Group, where he oversees Vodafone TV and the content subscription business combined with the E2E customer experience for these products. In this highly strategic role, he and his team consistently drive innovation and deliver sustained growth across the products under his leadership.

Previously, Frank held key positions at Deutsche Telekom, where he introduced Android TV across Europe and led the development and launch of major TV products, including the Magenta TV One set-top box. His earlier career includes leadership roles at Media Broadcast GmbH and LivingLogic AG, where he served as CEO. Frank is recognized for his analytical mindset, strong customer focus, and deep understanding of emerging technologies, combined with pragmatic problem-solving skills.