Along with this new board function, Odido will be making other changes to the company’s top structure that will come into effect on 1 February 2024. Odido has restructured its B2B and B2C activities and is introducing a new Mass Market department, led by Chief Commercial Officer Mass Market Tisha van Lammeren, who will be focusing on driving convergence and growth on all mass-market products such as broadband and mobile. She remains responsible for the Odido brand and will be driving all marketing and sales for both consumers and small enterprises.  

Besides this, a redefined B2B department will be focusing on driving non-mass market B2B growth through customized solutions for strategic customers. In line with the company’s mission, this will be driven from a compact team that is closer to the customer, allowing for an even better response to specific customer needs. The change marks a new chapter for Odido's business operations. Therefore, to pave the way, Léon Toet (currently Chief Commercial Officer Business) will leave the company as of 1 February. The redesigned, more focused, B2B organization will be headed by the newly appointed Chief Commercial Officer Enterprise Martijn Teekens (former Director B2B Sales).  

Also, in the renewed more customer-centric organisation, Odido's Strategy & Transformation activities will be driven from the respective business units, closer to the customer. Pieter de Klein (currently Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer) will therefore step down as of 1 February 2024. 

Operator Connect is Odido’s response to the growing demand for future-proof connectivity solutions that allow employees to work together in the best hybrid way. Staff working hybrid has increased significantly during and after corona and, as a result, organisations are constantly looking for work process optimisations. Adding landline phone numbers to Microsoft Teams, will improve communication with customers and relations and working together with colleagues will be easier. Employees can now decide when, how and on which device they can be reached. This ensures more efficiency and higher productivity.

Simple and cost-saving
Operator Connect can be activated quickly, be implemented independently and is easy for IT Managers to manage. Adding fixed phone numbers to users in Teams takes just a few clicks. As a result, organisations save on the high investment and maintenance costs of a physical PBX. Operator Connect is designed exclusively for Microsoft partners to accelerate innovation and link to future developments.

Total solutions
Léon Toet, Odido’s CCO B2B, explains: "It is our goal to be the Customer Champion of the business market. Our new positioning, as a provider of total solutions for the business market, involves cooperation with partners such as Microsoft. These parties are essential for serving our business customers in the best way. Hybrid working boomed in recent years. This new challenge to both employees and IT Managers of organisations calls for solutions that ensure employees work together in the best way. We are proud to be the first of the three national operators to offer a solution."

Hermien Roebersen, Partner Lead at Microsoft, is also pleased with the partnership of Microsoft and Odido: Microsoft Teams has become the most widely used application for hybrid work. Organisations that want to simplify ICT bring all forms of communication together in Microsoft Teams. Through their extensive knowledge and experience in fixed and mobile communication services Odido is a reliable partner for these organisations. Thanks to Operator Connect, Odido offers an easier way to deploy and manage Teams Telephony with improved support and reliability.

More information can be found at: www.odido.nl/zakelijk/oplossingen/operator-connect.

This partnership underlines Odido's mission to continuously enhance the value of its services by partnering with world-class content providers. With SkyShowtime on board, Odido subscribers can look forward to an even more comprehensive and easy to use entertainment experience.

SkyShowtime marked its one-year anniversary in the Netherlands this October and brings together the best entertainment from renowned storytellers, including Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Paramount+, SHOWTIME®, Sky Studios, and Peacock. With SkyShowtime joining the Extras portfolio, Odido enriches its entertainment offering with exclusive series including Poker Face, Special Ops: Lioness, Star Trek Strange New Worlds S1 &2, The Family Stallone, Tulsa King and Yellowstone S1-5 as well as blockbuster movies including Babylon, Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, M3GAN, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, TÁR and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Tisha van Lammeren, Chief Commercial Officer Consumer at Odido, expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome SkyShowtime to our portfolio. The addition of their streaming platform is another significant milestone for us, once again proving we are here to shake up the market. With our Extras portfolio, we provide our customers with the ultimate freedom to switch between streaming services on a monthly basis. Why settle for just one when you can enjoy them all, alternately? Odido proofs: it can be done like this too. The Extras portfolio and the addition of Showtime aligns with our history of innovation and underscores our commitment to continually enhance and expand our offerings.”

SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan said: “We are thrilled to announce that Odido subscribers will now be able to watch SkyShowtime’s amazing entertainment line-up as part of their package. Through our newly announced partnerships and direct-to-consumer service, we are very proud that we are providing real value to millions of members across the Netherlands who will now have access to our exclusive series and hit movies.

SkyShowtime Subscription Details
Odido customers with Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Premium subscriptions can purchase SkyShowtime through the credit-based system. For customers with different subscription types, SkyShowtime is available for just €6.99 per month, with the added convenience of a monthly cancellation option. 

Flexible Options for Unlimited Plus and Premium Customers
Odido's Extras offers a credit-based system for Unlimited Plus and Premium customers. Unlimited Plus subscribers receive one credit for Extra’s while Premium subscribers enjoy three . These credits can be redeemed for Extras (streaming services) of their choice, enabling customers to tailor their streaming selections to their preferences and switch between different services effortlessly monthly.