Published on: November 12, 2026
Roku has appointed Mustafa Ozgen as its Chief Executive Officer, signalling a new phase of leadership for the streaming platform following FOX’s completion of its acquisition on November 6, 2026. Ozgen previously served as President of Devices, Products and Technology and will now oversee the company’s overall business operations.
The appointment marks an internal leadership transition, with Ozgen bringing seven years of experience at Roku. Since joining the company in 2019, he has held several senior positions across account acquisition, hardware, product development and technology, playing a key role in the growth of its connected TV (CTV) ecosystem.
Roku’s leadership change comes as the platform continues to expand its global presence, reaching more than 100 million households worldwide. Under FOX’s ownership, the company will become part of a wider streaming portfolio that includes Tubi and FOX One.
Ozgen joined Roku in February 2019 as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Account Acquisition. In this position, he oversaw initiatives related to customer acquisition and the development of the company’s device and streaming platform ecosystem.
He was promoted to President of Devices in September 2022, taking charge of Roku’s hardware operations and device strategy. In December 2023, his responsibilities expanded further when he became President of Devices, Products and Technology, leading a broader portfolio covering product development and technology.
During his tenure, Ozgen contributed to the development of Roku’s connected TV business, including its streaming players, Roku TV, device partnerships and supporting technology infrastructure.
Before joining Roku, Ozgen held senior executive and management positions across the semiconductor, display technology and consumer electronics sectors.
He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of SmartKem, which develops organic semiconductor materials for flexible displays. He also led QD Vision, a nanotechnology company specialising in quantum dot display technology, before its acquisition by Samsung Electronics in 2016.
Earlier, Ozgen was Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Home Multimedia Business Unit at Sigma Designs. His professional experience also includes engineering and management roles at CSR, Zoran, Oak Technology, TeraLogic and WindRiver Systems.
Ozgen holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the Turkish Naval Academy and a master’s degree in Computer Science from the US Naval Postgraduate School. He also served as an officer in the Turkish Navy for seven years.
Ozgen’s appointment follows FOX’s completion of its acquisition of Roku on November 6, 2026. The deal brings Roku into FOX’s wider media and technology portfolio, which includes Tubi, FOX One and Red Seat Ventures.
The acquisition combines FOX’s live sports, news and entertainment content with Roku’s streaming distribution platform, which reaches more than 100 million households globally and provides access to thousands of streaming applications and channels.
FOX expects the transaction to deliver approximately $400 million in annual run-rate cost synergies within two years, alongside opportunities to generate additional revenue. The acquisition is also expected to support FOX’s digital expansion and strengthen its position in the streaming and connected TV advertising markets.
As part of the leadership restructuring, Roku founder Anthony Wood will take on an expanded role within FOX. He will join the FOX Board of Directors and serve as Co-Chair of FOX Digital Platforms alongside Paul Cheesbrough, who will also hold the positions of Co-Chair and CEO of the division.
FOX has indicated that it plans to maintain Roku’s open distribution model, which allows viewers to access a broad selection of content while providing streaming services and content partners with access to its connected TV ecosystem.
With extensive experience across Roku’s product, device and technology operations, Ozgen takes over as CEO with an established understanding of the company’s business and partner network.
His leadership comes at a time when the streaming industry is seeing continued developments in connected TV advertising, subscription-based services, content distribution and competition for audience attention.
Roku’s platform connects viewers with streaming content while offering advertisers opportunities to reach audiences through connected television. As part of FOX’s expanded digital portfolio, the company will look to build on this position while maintaining its relationships with viewers, publishers, streaming platforms and advertisers.
Ozgen’s transition from leading Roku’s product and technology divisions to overseeing the entire business marks a significant step in his career. His appointment places an experienced company executive at the forefront of Roku’s next phase under FOX ownership.
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