Bertelsmann AG

Bertelsmann AG

Carl Bertelsmann founded the company in 1835. His descendants, the Mohn family, control the business through the Bertelsmann Stiftung foundation. This company is so big, it takes up space on the bookshelf, the magazine stand, and on television. Bertelsmann is one of the world's leading media conglomerates with operations in publishing and TV. It owns about 90% of RTL Group, Europe's #1 TV broadcaster with more than 40 channels operating in a dozen countries. Bertelsmann also owns Random House, the world's top trade book publisher, as well as 75% of magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. In addition, its arvato unit is a leading provider of distribution, manufacturing, and other business services to media companies.

Contact Details

Office Address

Bertelsmann AG
Carl-Bertelsmann-Strasse 270
Gutersloh, Germany D-33311
Phone: +49-5241-80-0
Fax: +49-5241-80-62321

Executives

Chairman and CEO Supervisory Board

Gunter Thielen

Chairman Executive Board and CEO

Hartmut Ostrowski

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