WOW! Completes Take-Private Acquisition, Appoints New Executive Team
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 07 2026
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- Executive Team Restructuring: Following the completion of its take-private acquisition led by DigitalBridge and Crestview, WOW! appointed new CEO Frank van der Post and several executives to drive company transformation and enhance customer experience, which is expected to accelerate business growth.
- Financial Leadership Appointment: New CFO Patrick Bratton, with over 20 years of financial management experience, will oversee key functions including finance, accounting, and procurement, aiming to enhance operational efficiency through optimized financial processes.
- Technology and Information Management: Aaron Brace has been appointed as Chief Technology Officer, responsible for network and IT infrastructure, which is expected to strengthen WOW!'s service capabilities and market competitiveness through the adoption of new technologies.
- Customer Experience Enhancement: Heather McCallion takes on the role of Chief Experience Officer, focusing on customer experience and market expansion, with expectations to improve customer satisfaction and market share through enhanced product management and business transformation.
Analyst Views on DBRG
Wall Street analysts forecast DBRG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DBRG is 16.00 USD with a low forecast of 16.00 USD and a high forecast of 16.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
8 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 15.410
Low
16.00
Averages
16.00
High
16.00
Current: 15.410
Low
16.00
Averages
16.00
High
16.00
About DBRG
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. is a global investment manager in digital infrastructure, deploying and managing capital across the digital ecosystem, including data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, small cells, and edge infrastructure. Its investment management platform is anchored by its value-added funds within the DigitalBridge Partners (DBP) infrastructure equity series. Its investment offerings also include core equity, credit and liquid securities. The DBP series of funds focuses on value-added digital infrastructure, investing in and building businesses across the digital infrastructure sector. Core Equity invests in digital infrastructure businesses and assets with long-duration cash flow profiles, primarily in more developed geographies, through its Strategic Assets Fund (SAF). DigitalBridge Credit is a private credit strategy that delivers credit solutions to corporate borrowers in the digital infrastructure sector globally through credit financing products.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
