SES, the Astra satellite operator, is streamlining its German operations by bringing its subsidiary HD Plus under tighter control. This follows a recent management restructuring within the company.
Effective October 1, 2025, Christoph Mühleib, currently Managing Director of SES Germany, will also assume leadership of HD Plus, the company responsible for the German DTH satellite and TV streaming platform HD+. He succeeds Andreas Müller-Vondey, who is stepping down on September 30 after 15 years with the company.
Mühleib will now oversee both SES operations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and HD+, creating a closer alignment between the two entities. “Andreas has played a decisive role in shaping HD+ since 2010. We appreciate Andreas for his commitment over the past 15 years, and wish him all the best for the future,” said Deepak Mathur, President Media Vertical at SES.
“As TV and video consumption patterns evolve, the strategies of TV broadcasters and hardware manufacturers are also changing. We believe a closer integration between SES in Germany and HD Plus will bring valuable opportunities for TV broadcasters, content providers and consumers.”
Launched in 2009, HD Plus provides a range of HD and Ultra HD channels from commercial broadcasters via the Astra satellite system (19.2° East) and dedicated streaming apps. This includes operator applications found on smart TVs from leading manufacturers.
Industry experts view this integration of HD Plus into its parent company, SES, and the unified German leadership as a significant strategic decision. The full impact on the HD+ business remains to be seen in the coming months.