European media giant Bertelsmann has found the successor to Thomas Rabe , the long-serving chief executive at both Bertelsmann and its television operation RTL Group .

As of January 1, 2027, Thomas Coesfeld will succeed Rabe as chairman and CEO of Bertelsmann and Clément Schwebig will take over as CEO of RTL Group.

Coesfeld is being promoted from withing the ranks. He joined Bertelsmann Printing Group in 2018, moving to music division BMG in 2020, becoming CEO in July 2023. He will continue as BMG boss, holding a dual position.

European media giant Bertelsmann has found the successor to Thomas Rabe , the long-serving chief executive at both Bertelsmann and its television operation RTL Group .

As of January 1, 2027, Thomas Coesfeld will succeed Rabe as chairman and CEO o

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