Viaplay appoints Philip Wågnert as Chief Technology & Product Officer

Viaplay has appointed Philip Wågnert as EVP and Chief Technology & Product Officer, effective 3 May. “I’m proud to take on this role and to lead such a world-class product, data, and tech team. Working together to build products that our customers love gives me so much energy," Philip Wågnert, NENT Group Chief Technology & Product Officer, said. "I know at first hand how much talent we have at Viaplay, and I can’t wait to get started.”

Wågnert will oversee the company’s product, data, and technology development and hold overall technical responsibility for the fast-expanding Viaplay streaming platform. He will join the company’s General Executive Management team, reporting to Anders Jensen, NENT Group President and CEO, and will be based in Stockholm.

Wågnert was most recently SVP Product at Viaplay, where he led and transformed the Product organization with a focus on building a market-leading streaming platform and generating customer value. He joined the company in August 2018 from Travelport and previously spent five years in a range of leadership roles at SAS, including VP of Product Development & Management. He has studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the Stockholm School of Economics.

Wågnert takes over from Kaj af Kleen, who has decided to take up a new position in a different industry after 15 years with the company. The company has plans to soon open a Barcelona tech hub to strengthen its innovation capacity and international development presence. In March, NENT Group announced a proposal to rebrand as Viaplay Group, subject to approval at its Annual General Meeting on 18 May. “Viaplay is unique and our tech talents are decisive in our ongoing success. Philip is a great fit for this role, and his appointment shows the strength of our team," Anders Jensen, NENT Group President and CEO, said. "His skills, leadership, and passion will help us innovate even faster and deliver one-of-a-kind experiences to viewers across our markets. Kaj has been a great and appreciated member of the team for many years, and we wish him the best of luck in his new endeavors.”