Zimmer succeeds Niek Jan van Damme, who chaired the Advisory Board from early 2022 and played a key role in shaping the company’s growth trajectory.

Entrepreneurial Expertise Meets Digital Infrastructure David Zimmer is widely recognized as one of Germany’s most prominent entrepreneurs in the telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors. He brings more than three decades of entrepreneurial experience. In 2007, he founded inexio and developed the company into a major provider of fiber-optic infrastructure and broadband services in Germany.

Following the sale of inexio to infrastructure investor EQT in 2019 and its subsequent merger with Deutsche Glasfaser, Zimmer joined the Advisory Board of the combined group. 

Today, Zimmer serves as CEO of inexogy, one of the leading providers of smart metering solutions and digital energy infrastructure. He also invests in technology and growth companies through his family office, Kalodion. From 2021 to 2025, he served as President of VATM, the German association of competitive telecommunications and digital, gaining extensive expertise at the intersection of business, public policy and regulation. 

Christoph Völkel, CEO of NGN Fiber Network, comments: “With David Zimmer, we are welcoming an accomplished entrepreneur and one of the most experienced figures in Germany’s telecommunications and fiber-optic industry as Chairman of our Advisory Board. He combines a deep understanding of infrastructure with entrepreneurial expertise and a clear perspective on market dynamics, customer needs and the regulatory environment. As demand for high-performance, neutral fiber-optic infrastructure continues to grow, this combination is particularly valuable to us. I very much look forward to working with David and to the fresh perspectives we will bring to NGN’s future development.” 

David Zimmer is enthusiastic about taking on his new role: “I have laid a lot of fiber in my time. Becoming Chairman of NGN’s Advisory Board is both a return to my roots and a step straight into the future. NGN focuses on what matters most: dark fiber. Hyperscalers and their data centers, mobile and fixed-line network operators, carriers and FTTH providers all depend on high-performance, neutral fiber-optic infrastructure to deliver their services. With a nationwide network spanning more than 22,000 kilometers and its partnership with Eurofiber, NGN is exceptionally well positioned to benefit from these developments. So when the shareholders approached me about the role, I didn't have to think twice.” 

Growth Opportunities Driven by Digitalization, AI and Rising Infrastructure Demand 
NGN Fiber Network operates one of Germany’s largest fiber-optic networks. With more than 22,000 kilometers of its own fiber-optic infrastructure, the company connects key economic regions, internet exchange points and data centers across the country. 
Accelerating digitalization, the expansion of data center capacity to support artificial intelligence applications, and increasingly stringent requirements for network resilience and reliability are driving growing demand for high-performance fiber-optic connectivity. Together with its investment partner Eurofiber, NGN aims to capitalize on these market opportunities and further consolidate its position as a neutral provider of fiber-optic infrastructure. David Zimmer will contribute his extensive experience in building and scaling infrastructure businesses to support these ambitions. 

NGN thanks Niek Jan van Damme for his valuable contribution. With David Zimmer’s appointment, Niek Jan van Damme has stepped down from the Advisory Board. The former member of Deutsche Telekom’s Management Board responsible for Germany supported NGN through a pivotal phase of its development from early 2022. During his tenure, the company continued to expand its nationwide fiber-optic network, strengthened its strategic partnership with Eurofiber and consistently advanced its positioning as a leading dark fiber provider. 

Christoph Völkel expresses his appreciation: “Niek Jan van Damme has supported NGN for more than four years, contributing his extensive experience and personal commitment. On behalf of our shareholders and management team, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for his valuable contribution.” 

About NGN Fiber Network 
NGN Fiber Network GmbH & Co. KG is one of Germany’s leading dark fiber providers, with more than 20 years of experience in fiber-optic infrastructure. The company operates its own continuously expanding fiber-optic network spanning more than 22,000 kilometers, providing connectivity to all major cities, metropolitan areas and internet exchange points relevant to the telecommunications industry. NGN operates a nationwide fiber-optic backbone network in Germany and provides international connectivity to neighboring countries through its own cross-border network links. As a partner of the Eurofiber Group, NGN also offers connectivity to the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Luxembourg and Switzerland.

As Managing Director of Eurofiber Cloud Infra, Elisabeth is responsible for Eurofiber’s activities in data centres, cloud infrastructure and cloud connectivity. In this role, she focuses on the continued development of reliable, sustainable and open digital infrastructure. Key considerations include digital autonomy, continuity and the growing demand for computing power.

Elisabeth has extensive international experience in strategy, marketing, product development and business transformation. Before joining Eurofiber in 2023, she held several senior management positions at companies including Philips and Cordstrap.

Michiel Eielts, Chair of the Dutch Data Center Association: “The Netherlands’ digital infrastructure is undergoing a period of major change. The rapid development of AI, the growing focus on digital autonomy and the pressure on the energy system require expertise, collaboration and a clear long-term vision. Elisabeth brings not only extensive executive and commercial experience, but also a strong understanding of the link between data centres, cloud infrastructure and societal developments. This makes her a valuable addition to our Board.”

Elisabeth Hankeln, Managing Director of Eurofiber Cloud Infra: “Data centres are an essential part of the Netherlands’ and Europe’s critical infrastructure. The challenge is not only to enable digital growth, but also to integrate that growth responsibly while addressing issues such as grid congestion, land use and sustainability. How successfully we tackle these issues together with public authorities and civil society partners will help determine the Netherlands’ ability to maintain its strong digital position. The DDA plays an important role in this, and I look forward to contributing.”

With the appointment of Elisabeth Hankeln, the Board of the Dutch Data Center Association now comprises seven members: Michiel Eielts (Equinix), Eric Boonstra (KevlinX), Dick Theunissen (EdgeConneX), Alexandra Schless (NorthC Datacenters), Rob Stevens (Interconnect), Vincent in ’t Veld (Digital Realty) and Elisabeth Hankeln (Eurofiber).

About the DDA
The Dutch Data Center Association (DDA) is the industry association for data centres in the Netherlands. Since 2015, the DDA has been committed to the responsible growth of the Dutch data centre sector. The DDA connects organisations across the data centre ecosystem, represents the sector in its engagement with government, policymakers, the media and society, and shares knowledge through research, events and publications, including the annual State of the Dutch Data Centers report.

Data centres form the foundation of the digital infrastructure and enable cloud services, AI, connectivity and digital services. They are therefore indispensable to the Dutch economy, public services and everyday digital life. The DDA is committed to future-proof, secure and sustainable digital infrastructure, supported by policies and framework conditions that foster innovation and keep the Netherlands economically competitive and digitally resilient.

To deliver these services, Eurofiber will primarily leverage the infrastructure of NGN Fiber Network, in which it is a shareholder. Through this network, Eurofiber will provide WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) connectivity within and between the six cities.

The direct, high-capacity connections give customers fast and reliable access to data centers, with low latency and high bandwidth that can scale as their needs grow. This supports data-intensive applications such as cloud services and AI, as well as data replication, back-up and business continuity across multiple locations.

According to Arian de Korte, International Program Director at Eurofiber, demand for connectivity between data centers is growing: “In Germany, enterprises, cloud service providers and international network providers are increasingly using regional data centers to bring data and applications closer to their operations and users, maintain greater control over their data and strengthen their digital resilience. This supports their digital sovereignty and increases the need for reliable interconnection between these facilities.”

Eurofiber operates in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and Luxembourg and manages an extensive open-access fiber network. The WDM connectivity services in Germany will be offered under the Eurofiber brand.

Andrea Kraus, CCO of the Eurofiber Group, said: “For customers, the value of regional data centers depends increasingly on how well those locations are connected. They need the flexibility to scale capacity, move data quickly and build resilience across their digital infrastructure. By expanding our data center connectivity services in Germany, we give organizations a stronger foundation for cloud, AI and other data-intensive applications.”

As CIO, Nijs will be responsible for further strengthening Eurofiber's IT organization and leading the company's digital transformation agenda. She will focus on aligning technology, processes and innovation with Eurofiber's growth ambitions and the evolving needs of customers across its markets.

Since joining Eurofiber earlier this year, Nijs has played an important role in enhancing business support capabilities, accelerating improvement initiatives and driving the further development of the IT organization.

Nijs brings more than two decades of experience in technology, digital transformation and leadership. During her career she has held senior leadership roles at organizations including KPNQwest, Microsoft and Philips. She is also widely recognized in the Netherlands for her expertise in artificial intelligence and the future of work, combining executive experience with research, teaching and supervisory board positions.

"Digital technology is at the heart of how organizations innovate, collaborate and create value. Eurofiber has a strong position in the digital infrastructure market and an ambitious growth agenda. I look forward to working with colleagues across the organization to further advance our digital ambitions and accelerate Eurofiber's digital transformation," said Saskia Nijs.

Eric Kuisch, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Board Member of Eurofiber, says: “Saskia has made a significant impact in a relatively short period of time. Her expertise, energy and pragmatic leadership have strengthened the way IT supports our business and contributed to important improvements across the organization. We are delighted that she has decided to continue her journey with Eurofiber and look forward to the role she will play in supporting our future growth.”

Frédérique Liaigre joins Eurofiber from Verizon, where she most recently served as Managing Director EMEA South & Benelux and President of Verizon France. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership roles at ADP, SFR, Vodafone and France Telecom. As Managing Director, Ms Liaigre will focus on growth, customer centricity and operational excellence.

Andrea Kraus, Board Member and Chief Commercial Officer of the Eurofiber Group, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Frédérique to Eurofiber. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated strong leadership, combining a clear focus on customer satisfaction with a proven ability to improve organizational and operational performance. Her broad experience in telecommunications, technology and transformation makes her the right leader to realize our growth ambitions and further strengthen Eurofiber’s position in the French fiberoptic connectivity market.”

Frédérique Liaigre adds: “I am very pleased to join Eurofiber at an important stage in the development of its French business. Over the past few years, Eurofiber has built a strong national organization with a solid platform for future growth and the ambition to become a leading player in the French connectivity market.

I look forward to working with the team to deliver excellent service to our customers and partners, strengthen our market position and create sustainable growth for the years ahead.”

Five years of transformation and integration
Since joining Eurofiber in October 2021, Pierre Cassier has led a major transformation of the business in France. Several acquired organizations were successfully brought together under one Eurofiber France organization and brand, creating a unified digital infrastructure company with harmonized processes, a shared culture and a common IT platform. More recently, Mr Cassier led the divestment of the datacenter business, sharpening the company's focus on its core connectivity infrastructure activities.

Pierre Cassier says: “When I joined Eurofiber France in 2021, our ambition was clear: to bring together a number of strong regional businesses and build one national organization, united by a shared vision, culture and way of working, while strengthening our integration within the wider Eurofiber Group. Looking back, I am proud of what we have built together and of the progress we have made in transforming Eurofiber France into a stronger and more integrated organization. I would like to thank my team, our employees, the Board, our colleagues across the Group, as well as our customers and partners, for their trust, commitment and collaboration over the past years. It has been a privilege to lead Eurofiber France through this important chapter, and I wish Frédérique and the entire team every success as they take the company forward.”

Andrea Kraus adds: "Pierre joined Eurofiber at a pivotal moment and played a defining role in creating today's Eurofiber France. Over the past five years, he helped shape not only the business, but also its culture and identity. On behalf of the Board, I sincerely thank Pierre for his leadership, dedication and lasting contribution, and wish him every success in the next chapter of his career."

The AI Factory marks an important step in the development of Dutch and European AI infrastructure. AI factories leverage the supercomputing capacity of the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) to develop trustworthy, advanced generative AI models. By bringing together high-performance computing power, reliable data sources, and specialized expertise, the facility will enable organizations to develop new AI applications in areas such as healthcare, the energy transition, mobility, security, and education. At the same time, it strengthens the digital sovereignty of the Netherlands and Europe by providing an alternative that aligns with European values of transparency, collaboration, security, and control over data.

Sustainability by Design
Sustainability has been a core design principle from the very beginning. Eurofiber's design supports direct cooling of AI processors, eliminating the need for potable or surface water to cool the installation. Nearly all excess heat generated by the facility will be reused through thermal energy recovery and supplied to the WarmteStad district heating network in Groningen, providing heat for approximately 2,000 homes and reducing CO₂ emissions by around 85%.

These measures result in a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) significantly lower than that of conventional data centers. In addition, the facility has been designed in close cooperation with the regional grid operator to avoid placing additional strain on the electricity grid and to actively contribute to mitigating grid congestion. This includes the deployment of battery energy storage systems and other congestion-reducing measures.

Strategic Investment in Sovereign AI
Hans Louwhoff, Member of the Executive Board of SURF: "The development of artificial intelligence requires advanced computing power, reliable data, and specialized expertise. With the AI Factory, we are creating a national resource that enables researchers, educational institutions, governments, and businesses to develop AI applications aligned with our public values. In doing so, we strengthen not only innovation but also our digital sovereignty. Sustainability was a non-negotiable requirement from the outset of this project. Eurofiber's design demonstrates that large-scale AI infrastructure can go hand in hand with responsible energy use."

Setting a New Standard for Future Data Centers
Elisabeth Hankeln, Managing Director of Eurofiber Cloud Infra: "This project brings together two worlds that are often viewed separately: the explosive growth of AI and the urgent need to make our digital infrastructure more sustainable. At Eurofiber, we have invested for years in innovations related to energy efficiency, heat recovery, and the intelligent integration of data centers into the energy system. Through this project for SURF, we have the opportunity to bring all of that knowledge and experience together. It gives us a unique opportunity to deliver an AI facility that ranks among the industry's leaders in sustainability and energy efficiency, while setting a new benchmark for future data centers."

A Milestone for the Netherlands
The AI Factory will provide the Netherlands with large-scale AI infrastructure specifically designed for the development, training, and deployment of advanced AI models within a Dutch and European context. The combination of digital sovereignty, scientific innovation, and exceptional sustainability makes this project unique in the Netherlands.

The AI Factory will be housed in Eurofiber's existing data center in Groningen. The facility is scheduled for completion during 2027, with the AI supercomputer expected to be fully operational in early 2028.

Beyond complying with the VSME framework, Eurofiber obtained independent AA1000AS-based assurance from FIRA Sustainability, positioning the company among the few organizations leading the way in transparent and independently verified VSME reporting. 

In applying the VSME framework, Eurofiber aims to further structure its sustainability disclosures and improve the consistency of ESG data, while providing stakeholders with clearer insight into its activities and impact. 

Jeroen Kanselaar, ESG Lead at Eurofiber: “At Eurofiber, we believe that sustainable growth should benefit not only our organization, but also our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities we serve. As a provider of critical digital infrastructure, we have a responsibility to make reliable, resilient and responsible choices, and to be transparent about the impact of those choices. 

We also see sustainability playing an increasingly important role in conversations with customers and stakeholders, with growing demand for reliable ESG data and greater transparency throughout the value chain. By aligning this year's report with the VSME framework, we have taken an important step towards more structured and consistent sustainability reporting.” 

Continued progress across our ESG priorities 

Alongside its efforts to strengthen transparency and reporting, Eurofiber continued to make progress across its ESG priorities in 2025. Jeroen Kanselaar adds: ‘While there is always more work to do, we are very proud of the results we have achieved as a company and in collaboration with our partners across our supply chain.’ 

Key milestones in the ESG report 2025 include: 

• Climate: Eurofiber remains on track with its Science Based Targets, with continued reductions in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and the achievement of 100% renewable purchased electricity in 2025
• Energy: In 2025, electricity purchased by Eurofiber in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany was 100% renewable
• Circularity: 970 modems were returned, with 411 refurbished and reused
• Supply chain engagement: 52 key suppliers were assessed via EcoVadis, achieving an average score of 70.4
• Innovation: Ongoing investments in quantum-safe solutions and sustainable data infrastructure
• Diversity and Inclusion: Female representation in senior management increased from 19% in 2024 to 22% in 2025, alongside continued investments in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, employee development, wellbeing and community engagement 

The Eurofiber ESG Report 2025 is available here.  

Quantum computers are expected, over time, to break parts of the encryption that currently protects digital communication. Quantum-secure communication is intended to help organisations prepare for that shift. That’s important not only for technology specialists, but for the everyday systems people rely on to live their lives including banking, medical data, government communication, as well as the digital infrastructure behind ports, energy grids and other public and vital services.

This includes addressing the so-called ‘harvest now, decrypt later’ risk, where sensitive data intercepted today may become vulnerable in the future. QCFR has been launched to help translate these challenges into practical action now: by testing technologies, assessing implementation conditions and building the operational understanding required for trusted deployment.

QCFR builds on a proven foundation in Rotterdam. In 2024, a consortium including the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Q*Bird, Cisco, Eurofiber, Portbase, Intermax and InnovationQuarter realised what was presented as the world's first scalable quantum internet connection in the port of Rotterdam. That pilot proved that quantum-secure communication can work in a demanding, real-world port environment. QCFR is the logical next step towards broader testing, validation and operational readiness.

In 2025, Eurofiber and Q*Bird secured €1 million in support for the QUEST project, which enables Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) across two of Eurofiber's main datacentres in the Randstad and deploys operational quantum-secure infrastructure, including commercial QKD services that customers can purchase, lease or consume as a managed service. Together, the two initiatives accelerate the deployment and adoption of quantum-secure communications in the Netherlands.

The Fieldlab will focus on quantum-secure communication, including QKD-based environments and advanced QKD protocols. Built around real infrastructure and practical implementation challenges, QCFR will assess technical resilience, interoperability, operational feasibility and integration into existing infrastructure environments.

QCFR also supports capability development, knowledge transfer and practical learning to inform future certification and assurance approaches for trusted adoption at larger scale.

QCFR is founded by INSPIR8ION, Eurofiber, Q*Bird, Cisco and CGI. INSPIR8ION acts as QCFR Manager and coordinates the Fieldlab; Eurofiber provides the digital infrastructure and datacentre environment; Q*Bird contributes its quantum-secure communication technology; Cisco brings networking technology for government and enterprise use; and CGI delivers system integration. They are supported by the Port of Rotterdam, the Municipality of Rotterdam, InnovationQuarter and the Province of Zuid-Holland, which provide the real-world infrastructure, public-sector engagement and regional development that anchor QCFR in the Rotterdam port and the wider Zuid-Holland ecosystem.

The launch event brings together representatives from government, industry, knowledge institutions and the broader innovation ecosystem. With QCFR, Rotterdam strengthens its position as a leading environment for the testing, validation and operational adoption of quantum-secure communications, supporting broader Dutch and European ambitions around digital resilience, trusted connectivity and strategic autonomy.

More information Quantum Communication Fieldlab Rotterdam: https://www.qcfr.eu

In 2025, Eurofiber further deployed its fiber-optic network and invested in the acquisition of Arcadiz, a leading provider of tailored, business-critical connectivity solutions in Belgium. In Germany, NGN Fiber Network GmbH & Co. KG acquired dark fiber provider netcon AG. In February 2026, Eurofiber acquired B2B network provider LuxNetwork in Luxembourg.

The Eurofiber Group realized an adjusted EBITDA of  € 184 million in 2025 with its core activities, increasing by 13% versus € 163 million in 2024. It invested more than € 200 million in capital expenditures. The Group’s operational cash flows were strongly positive, allowing for reinvestment in its fiberoptic infrastructure to meet growing customer.

About Eurofiber
Eurofiber has been a provider of industry-leading open digital infrastructure since 2000. Utilizing our own fiberoptic network and datacenters, we provide smart, open, future-proof cloud infrastructure and connectivity solutions to companies, government bodies and non-profit organizations.

Customers have complete freedom to choose the services, applications and providers they need, allowing them to tap into the full potential of digital innovation. Eurofiber has 77,500 km of fiberoptic network in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Germany. In addition to that, Eurofiber operates eight datacenters in the Netherlands. Supplementing that vital infrastructure, we also offer interconnectivity between nearly all carrier-neutral datacenters in the Netherlands and Belgium through the DCspine platform.

The Eurofiber Group consists of Eurofiber (Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany), and Eurofiber Cloud Infra (Netherlands). In Germany, Eurofiber is shareholder of NGN Fiber Network, which operates a nationwide fiber infrastructure. Eurofiber is backed by Antin Infrastructure Partners, and PGGM infrastructure Fund as a minority shareholder. Antin is a leading private equity firm focused on infrastructure. With over EUR33bn in assets under management across its Flagship, Mid Cap and NextGen investment strategies, Antin targets investments in the digital, energy and environment, transport, and social infrastructure sectors. PGGM Infrastructure Fund is an open-ended fund with EUR15.5bn assets under management in infrastructure investments. Since 2010, the fund has been active in various infrastructure sectors, including digital. 

Strengthening the Occitanie Sovereign Digital Backbone
By integrating Eurofiber’s assets with its existing sites in Toulouse and Montpellier, ETIX will establish a seamless, carrier-neutral network across the entire of Occitanie. This expansion reinforces ETIX’s commitment to the Toulouse industrial core, specifically designed to empower the Defense and Aerospace sectors while providing a high-performance platform for the regional tech ecosystem. To address the rigorous regulatory requirements of these industries, ETIX provides a fully French-sovereign environment backed by ISO 27001, HDS, and SecNumCloud-ready standards.
Today, ETIX’s network of 19 interconnected sites offers a unique combination of local proximity and national resilience that remains unrivalled.

Densifying the Toulouse Campus: Infrastructure Built for Scale
ETIX is consolidating its leadership in Toulouse by evolving its local assets into a unified campus. Building on the momentum of its 2024 market entry via the zColo acquisition, ETIX is now adding three further sites through the Eurofiber deal to establish a four-site strategic campus.

ETIX will now execute a program to harmonize infrastructure across the entire campus. This upgrade is designed to meet the needs of the region's industrial ecosystem, providing the infrastructure required for high availability workloads and mission-critical applications. 
By aligning these combined assets under ETIX’s premium standards, the company reinforces its commitment to providing the resilient, sovereign infrastructure necessary for the region’s long-term growth.

“Expanding from 15 to 19 datacenters globally marks a defining milestone in ETIX's commitment to delivering truly global coverage for our customers. But the real strategic weight of this acquisition lies in what it opens up in Toulouse. By adding the region's primary interconnection node to our portfolio, we are now ideally positioned to serve one of France's most dynamic Tier 2 markets — alongside Lille and Lyon — cities that are firmly establishing themselves as credible alternatives to Paris and Marseille. Toulouse has the industrial fabric, the talent pool, the connectivity, and now the sovereign infrastructure its ambition requires. We extend a warm welcome to the teams and customers of Eurofiber’s colocation business into the ETIX family, and we are fully committed to elevating the standard of service across every site we operate” said Louis Blanchot, CEO, ETIX

“Eurofiber is a European provider of digital infrastructure with a clear growth strategy focused on open-access fiber networks and integrated digital infrastructure services. As part of this strategy, Eurofiber France will divest its French colocation activities, whose scale was not sufficient to be structurally competitive on a standalone basis. While colocation remains an important component of Eurofiber’s overall strategy, the French market required a different approach. With the transaction, Eurofiber will strengthen its market position and increase its execution capabilities through a strategic partnership with ETIX that enables us to provide our customers with enhanced datacenter capabilities, complementing our digital infrastructure offering in France. Together with ETIX, we are ensuring continuity, reinforced expertise, and an unchanged commitment to delivering high-quality digital infrastructure solutions to our customers. In the Netherlands, Eurofiber continues to operate its own datacenter footprint, where scale and market position support a fully integrated infrastructure model.” said Pierre Cassier, CEO France, Eurofiber

Closing of the transaction expected in June
The transaction remains subject to customary authorization consultation with the relevant employee representative bodies and is slated for completion in June 2026. The transaction includes the transfer of four Eurofiber operational staff to ETIX, guaranteeing uninterrupted service for existing clients. Beyond local continuity, customers will now be integrated into ETIX’s premier national ecosystem. This provides them with instant access to 17 sovereign datacenters across the country, offering a unique level of resilience and scalability for their French operations.

About ETIX
ETIX, Ethical Internet Exchange, is France’s leading edge datacenter provider, operating 19 sites. With a French foundation and driven by European ambition, ETIX embodies the European alternative backed by exclusively European investors, Infranity and Eurazeo, and by neutral, responsible infrastructures. Our vision combines proximity and sovereignty with a strong technological approach, where connectivity, critical data hosting, and performance converge to fuel its clients’ growth across France, Europe, and Asia.

The recently published Wennink report emphasizes that innovation ecosystems can only thrive if there is sufficient capacity in our digital networks. Without these investments, the strategic autonomy and earning power of the Netherlands will be under pressure. Every day, Eurofiber works on secure, high-capacity networks for data transport, AI, and cloud, contributing to a sovereign position so that connectivity and energy bottlenecks do not force critical IT capacity to move abroad.

Rhoderick van der Wyck, MD Eurofiber International:
“Digital infrastructure is the backbone of our economy and society. Investing in intercontinental and intra-European submarine cables is essential to future-proof the Netherlands and the rest of Europe. Together with the Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition, Eurofiber is committed to ensuring our country remains strategically autonomous and that innovation ecosystems can flourish by ensuring there is enough resilience through network diversity. Only by investing now can we prevent critical IT know-how and capacity from moving abroad and maintain our position as Europe’s digital gateway. As IOEMA’s nominated landing partner for The Hague and Eemshaven cable landings, Eurofiber enables onward connectivity and distribution to hundreds of data centers and thousands of business locations across its international fiber network. Together with the Dutch Subsea Cable Coalition and our partners, we are committed to a future-proof digital infrastructure!”

Read more about the news: The Netherlands risks losing its position as a digital hub due to a lack of investment in submarine cables, via this link

Thursday 4th December 2025 the ecosystem Quantum Progress celebration brought together the quantum technology community from academia, startups, enterprise and public sector. Philippe Bouyer, Director of Research & Technology and board Chair congratulated Marc ‘for his outstanding contributions to the Dutch quantum ecosystem, taking a leading role as a Netherlands-based industrial player in actively shaping and advancing the market for quantum communication’.

Marc Hulzebos: ‘I feel very proud being awarded for both personal and collective efforts advancing digital infrastructure innovation. It really is an honor to be part of the next generation of innovators and it made me realize how many great people we have working on transformational technology every day.’ Concluding the award ceremony, Marc was invited to share his wish for the ecosystem in the near future.  ‘As innovation thrives not in isolation but through connection, our industry benefits from a shared vision of progress. That is why I wish our community inspires confidence across various other technical and non-technical industries, though our amazing network of innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and enablers to anchor quantum technology’s real societal value’

More information at Quantum Delta news site 

Existing netcon customers will benefit from NGN’s reliable fiber solutions as well as inhouse build-out and maintenance competencies.

About NGN
NGN Fiber Network is a leading provider of dark fiber infrastructure in Germany, offering inhouse expertise across network planning, deployment, and maintenance. The company develops open, high-performance fiber networks for carriers, enterprises, and public institutions, delivering reliable and scalable connectivity solutions. As part of the Eurofiber Group, NGN is also integrated into a 76,000-kilometer European fiber network, enabling customers to benefit from cross-border, carrier-neutral connections.

Phaedra Kortekaas brings over 25 years of experience in digital transformation, B2B sales, and technology-driven innovation. From 2003 to 2023, she held several senior management positions at IBM, concluding her tenure as Country Manager for IBM Consulting in the Netherlands. Most recently, she served as Managing Director Benelux at SAS. In addition, Ms. Kortekaas serves as President of the Board of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands and is a member of the Board of Directors at NLdigital. In her new role, she will lead Eurofiber’s largest business unit, driving continued growth, customer centricity and operational excellence in the Dutch market.

Andrea Kraus, Board Member and Chief Commercial Officer of the Eurofiber Group, comments: “We are thrilled to welcome Phaedra to our leadership team. She is a recognized leader in the ICT industry with extensive experience driving customer engagement and innovation. Her deep understanding of the market and digital technologies, as well as her proven ability to deliver results make her exceptionally well-suited to guide our Dutch organization into its next phase of development.”

Phaedra Kortekaas adds: "In a world where digital infrastructure is the backbone of resilience for businesses, governments, and key institutions, the demand for high-performance connectivity and compute has never been greater. I’m thrilled to join Eurofiber, the leading force in the Netherlands of B2B Fiber Connectivity, Datacenter & Cloud Infrastructure, and contribute to its ambitious agenda of empowering the digital future."

Paul Naastepad leaves after successful tenure
Paul Naastepad has decided to leave Eurofiber to take on a new role with another company, which will be announced shortly. During his seven-year tenure, Eurofiber Netherlands’ revenues nearly doubled to EUR 205 million (2024).

Paul Naastepad: “Eurofiber is the sum of a very powerful team of intrinsically motivated and dedicated experts in all area’s of B2B fiberoptic connectivity. Nothing is more satisfying than achieving results and growth with- and because of this collaborative teamwork. Also, our cooperation with B2B customers and partners has been key to enhancing quality and strengthening mutual loyalty. I am very proud of what we all together achieved.”

Eurofiber CEO Alex Goldblum says: “Paul has played a pivotal role in Eurofiber’s success story. Under his leadership, Eurofiber Netherlands established itself as the market leader in B2B networks while growing direct customer and reseller partner’s satisfaction to very high levels. Paul’s greatest achievements lie in driving the continued professionalization of the company. Today, Eurofiber stands firmly as a trusted partner for customers with the most demanding requirements in network connectivity and security. We thank him for his outstanding contribution and wish him every success in his next endeavor.”

Nicole Hoebink has over 20 years of experience in senior management roles in Operations and Customer Service. She began her career at SNS Bank, where she held various management positions. From 2008 to 2013, she worked at Mandemakers Group as Manager Customer Service, Technical Service, and Sales Operations. In 2013, she entered the telecom industry as Director Customer Service and Business Partner Support at Telfort, followed by roles as Head of Customer Service at Vodafone Netherlands and later Director Installation and Maintenance Customer Operations at VodafoneZiggo. Most recently, she served as Director Operations / COO at Dutch car glass repair and replacement company Carglass, a part of Belron Group.

At Eurofiber, Nicole will report to COO Eric Kuisch and will focus on designing and implementing high-quality customer processes and further enhancing customer satisfaction.

Partner organizations who facilitated SBTi’s growth and development are CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the We Mean Business Coalition, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). In its role as a corporate climate action organization, the SBTi helps companies worldwide set science-based emissions reduction targets in line with what is needed to keep global heating below catastrophic levels.

A roadmap to net-zero
Eurofiber  commits to reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040. By 2030, it will cut scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 90% from its 2021 baseline, ensure 100% renewable electricity sourcing, and reduce scope 3 emissions by 30%. From 2030 to 2040, it will maintain a minimum 90% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions and further reduce scope 3 emissions by 90%, fully aligning with its net-zero target.

Eurofiber has already significantly reduced its carbon footprint for scope 1 & 2 (direct emissions and electricity purchases) in recent years; this now amounts to only approximately 3% of our entire CO2 footprint. In order to also achieve our objectives in our supply chain (scope 3), we have established a supplier engagement program to inspire, enthuse and advise Eurofiber’s suppliers on improving sustainability of their products and organization. This will result in a further reduction of CO₂ emissions in our supply chain in the coming years, moving towards net-zero in 2040.

Sustainability at the core of business strategy
Eurofiber has a leading role in society in the field of digital infrastructure. We believe that this entails a broader responsibility, and are firmly committed to pursuing sustainable growth for our own organization, for our employees and for society as a whole. Our ESG policy encompasses sustainable production at our suppliers, an inclusive work environment for our employees, and climate change mitigation, including innovations serving the energy transition and the digital transition. In May 2024, Eurofiber was ranked in the top 1% of best-performing companies globally by EcoVadis, acknowledging the company’s strong ESG program.

Not only is Eurofiber moving towards an increasingly international focus in its business activities, but Eurofiber's ESG team is also taking on a leading role internationally. Together with NLconnect, the Dutch IT-sector organization, Eurofiber has joined a consortium of 18 parties working on preparing Product Category Rules (PCR) for active and passive equipment in fiber optic networks. Worldwide, companies can now use these PRCs to prepare Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for their products.

Jeroen Kanselaar, ESG manager at Eurofiber, chairs the Sustainability Committee of the FTTH Council. This committee recently launched the FTTH Eco Platform, which supports companies in the sector in calculating their CO₂ footprint at an organizational level. Uniquely, the Eco Platform also offers outcomes of carbon emission impacts for the entire European sector. Kanselaar is also co-lead of the Green Digital Action program of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), bringing together partners worldwide to advance climate action through digital innovation.

Eurofiber’s strategy for achieving these Net-Zero Targets is in line with the FTTH Council ambitions to create a digital and sustainable Europe with full fiber.  Similarly, it is aligned with the ITU calls to action at COP28 as well as the ITU Declaration on Green Digital Action at COP29.

To learn more about Eurofiber’s sustainability initiatives and ESG commitments, check out our latest ESG report here.

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Andrew Edison is a leader with over 30 years of experience in executive roles in the Telecom and ICT markets. He started his international career at AT&T, where he held operational and commercial positions in Paris, New Jersey, and latterly in London where he was Region Vice President, EMEA Region. In 2015 he joined Level 3 Communications as Senior Vice President of EMEA Sales. In 2018, Andrew moved  to Colt Technology Services as Vice President Strategic Alliances, then as Vice President Global Enterprise & Capital Markets. His most recent role at Colt was Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, a position he held for 2.5 years. Andrew joins Eurofiber from Global Internet provider Expereo, where he was Senior Vice President Global Wholesale.

At Eurofiber, Andrew Edison will report to CCO Andrea Kraus. His focus and responsibilities will be in the field of designing and steering commercial strategies for the different markets and for the Eurofiber Group as a whole. 

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Among other things, Eurofiber’s ESG program resulted in a 50% reduction in CO2 in 2025 compared to 2021, well on the way to reaching the company’s target to be 100% climate neutral in 2030. To achieve this, Eurofiber is working on various sustainability initiatives. Examples include exclusively using sustainably generated electricity, adopting a lease policy focused on 100% electric driving, reducing energy consumption in the supply chain, and increasing circularity of products. Similarly, Manifesto agreements have been made with key suppliers to move toward carbon-neutral construction and maintenance of the Eurofiber network and reductions in packaging materials. Eurofiber is also constantly exploring new opportunities to re-use equipment.

With a gold-standard final rating of 76 out of 100 points, Eurofiber scored higher than 97% of all companies rated by EcoVadis operating in the telecom sector worldwide. Achieving 80 points in the environment category and 70 points in the sustainable procurement category, Eurofiber came in twice as high as the average score within the telecommunications sector.

“For a number of years, we have been making great strides with our Environment, Social & Governance goals and initiatives. Last year, for example, we arranged new financing linked to achieving ESG goals, such as reducing our carbon footprint, but also social goals such as the number of women in the various management layers. Obviously, we are proud of this independent recognition by EcoVadis, since Eurofiber is now positioned among the top 5% of global best-performing companies in ESG!'' says Jeroen Kanselaar, ESG Manager at Eurofiber.

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Since the independent agency was founded in 2007, EcoVadis has grown to become the world’s largest provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of more than 100,000+ rated companies in 175 countries.