Cogent Communications (NASDAQ: CCOI) names new global sales and revenue chief

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Cogent Communications Holdings reported a planned leadership transition in its global sales organization. James Bubeck notified the company of his intent to retire as Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Revenue Officer, effective September 2, 2025. This means the long-time sales leader will step down on a scheduled basis rather than abruptly leaving.

Mark Andrew Harris will become the new Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Revenue Officer, effective upon Mr. Bubeck’s retirement, providing continuity in the company’s commercial leadership. Mr. Harris, age 61, joined Cogent in 2023 through its acquisition of Sprint Communications from T-Mobile and has held the role of Vice President of European Sales. He has been involved with the Sprint business in various sales roles since April 2003, bringing more than two decades of experience with that business into his expanded global sales and revenue role.

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Equity analyst – telecom & enterprise services

Cogent announces an orderly CRO succession with an internal, experienced sales leader.

The company is implementing a planned transition in its commercial leadership, with long-serving sales executive James Bubeck retiring as Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Revenue Officer on September 2, 2025. This is framed as a retirement, not an abrupt departure, which generally signals an orderly handover rather than a sudden strategic shift.

Cogent is elevating Mark Andrew Harris to the same combined role of Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Revenue Officer, effective upon the retirement. Harris joined in 2023 via the acquisition of Sprint Communications from T-Mobile and has been Vice President of European Sales, after working with the Sprint business in sales since April 2003. His background suggests continuity in sales strategy, especially around the acquired Sprint assets, but the actual commercial impact will depend on how he executes in a broader global remit over time.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): August 11, 2025

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-51829		46-5706863
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2450 N St. NW, Washington, DC		20037
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:    202-295-4200

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	CCOI	NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 11, 2025, Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) was notified by James Bubeck of his intent to retire as Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Revenue Officer of the Company, effective September 2, 2025.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

Mark Andrew Harris will become the new Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Revenue Officer of the Company, effective upon Mr. Bubeck’s retirement.

Mr. Harris, age 61, joined the Company in 2023 as a result of the Company’s acquisition of Sprint Communications from T-Mobile, serving in the capacity of Vice President of European Sales. He had been involved with the Sprint business in various sales capacities since April 2003.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.
August 15, 2025	By:	/s/ David Schaeffer
		Name: David Schaeffer
		Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What leadership change did Cogent Communications (CCOI) disclose in this 8-K?

Cogent Communications disclosed that James Bubeck intends to retire as Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Revenue Officer, and that Mark Andrew Harris will assume this combined role when the retirement becomes effective.

When will Cogent Communications’ current Chief Revenue Officer retire?

James Bubeck notified Cogent Communications of his intent to retire as Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Revenue Officer effective September 2, 2025.

Who is replacing James Bubeck as Chief Revenue Officer at Cogent Communications (CCOI)?

Mark Andrew Harris will become the new Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Revenue Officer of Cogent Communications, effective upon Mr. Bubeck’s retirement.

What is the background of Mark Andrew Harris, Cogent’s incoming Chief Revenue Officer?

Mark Andrew Harris, age 61, joined Cogent in 2023 through its acquisition of Sprint Communications from T-Mobile. He has served as Vice President of European Sales and has worked with the Sprint business in various sales roles since April 2003.

Does the Cogent Communications (CCOI) filing indicate an abrupt or planned executive change?

The filing describes a planned retirement of James Bubeck effective on a specified future date, with a named successor, indicating an orderly leadership transition rather than an abrupt change.

What executive role is Mark Andrew Harris assuming at Cogent Communications?

Mark Andrew Harris will hold the combined position of Vice President of Global Sales and Chief Revenue Officer at Cogent Communications after James Bubeck’s retirement becomes effective.