ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- As part of its established succession plan, WOW! Internet, Cable and Phone (WOW!) today announced several changes to the company's senior leadership team that will take effect April 1, 2014. Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board Colleen Abdoulah will turn CEO responsibilities over to Steven Cochran, who is currently President of WOW!. Abdoulah will continue as Chair. Chief Marketing Officer Cathy Kuo will assume Cochran's operational responsibilities in her new position as Chief Operating Officer.

Colleen Abdoulah has guided WOW! since 2002, overseeing industry-leading financial success. She successfully led WOW! through a sale process to Avista Capital Partners in 2006 and under her leadership, WOW! has earned multiple awards for excellence as a service provider and as an employer. As Chair of the Board, Abdoulah will continue to provide strategic leadership, executive coaching and development, and serve on the Board Compensation Committee. She will also continue as Chair of the American Cable Association.

Steven Cochran began his career with WOW! as CFO in 2002; he was promoted to COO/CFO in 2008 and to President in 2010, Responsible for the company's mergers and acquisitions strategy, Cochran has been the architect of several critical acquisitions starting in 2006. His leadership has created unprecedented value for employees and shareholders. In addition to assuming the CEO position, Steven will join the Board of Directors.

Cathy Kuo's leadership has helped WOW! quadruple its customer base. Since joining WOW! in 2001, she has led the company's strategic plans for pricing and product management, branding, programming and ad sales.

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