Thomas Coesfeld to lead Bertelsmann from 2027 - Bertelsmann names Thomas Coesfeld as its next CEO for 2027
Bertelsmann has announced that Thomas Coesfeld, the grandson of late company patriarch Reinhard Mohn, will take over as CEO on January 1, 2027. The 35-year-old executive will succeed Thomas Rabe. Coesfeld, who has been serving as CEO of BMG, Bertelsmann's music division, since 2023, brings a wealth of experience to the top job. His appointment to the Bertelsmann board of directors in July 2024 further solidified his position within the company. The grandson of the company's founder will take the reins from Thomas Rabe, who has led Bertelsmann since 2012. Rabe will step down at the end of 2026, marking the end of an era for the media conglomerate. Thomas Coesfeld's appointment as the new CEO of Bertelsmann signals a new chapter for the company. The young executive's experience and family ties promise a smooth transition and a bright future for Bertelsmann.
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