Thomas Rabe is the CEO of Bertelsmann. Rabe is based in Germany. Rabe was born in 1965 in Luxembourg and educated at RWTH Aachen University and University of Cologne.
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Mar 26 · via BertelsmannThomas Coesfeld to succeed Thomas Rabe as Bertelsmann CEO
Nov 14 · via Broadband TV NewsRTL Group CEO Thomas Rabe to step down
Nov 14 · via TVBEuropeThomas Coesfeld to Become New Chairman and CEO of Bertelsmann
Nov 13 · via Bertelsmann
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Thomas Rabe's departure from leadership roles at Bertelsmann and RTL Group, with Thomas Coesfeld announced as his successor to become chairman and CEO of Bertelsmann while maintaining his position leading BMG. The transition reflects significant leadership changes at the media and entertainment conglomerate, with reporting also noting Rabe's legacy of maintaining profitability and investment during his tenure.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- August 6, 1965 · Luxembourg
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Education
- RWTH Aachen University, University of Cologne
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In the News
- Bertelsmann·
Bertelsmann Again Generates Profit of More Than €1 Billion and Invests More Than €2 Billion
- Broadband TV News·
Thomas Coesfeld to succeed Thomas Rabe as Bertelsmann CEO
- TVBEurope·
RTL Group CEO Thomas Rabe to step down
- Bertelsmann·
Thomas Coesfeld to Become New Chairman and CEO of Bertelsmann
- The Hollywood Reporter·
Thomas Rabe Stepping Down as Bertelsmann, RTL Group CEO
- Publishers Weekly·
Bertelsmann Keeps It in the Family
- Deadline·
Thomas Rabe Stepping Down As RTL CEO; Replaced By WBD Western Europe Boss Clément Schwebig
- Variety·
Thomas Coesfeld to Become Bertelsmann Chairman-CEO
- Billboard·
BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld to Take Over Bertelsmann in Dual Role
- Hits Daily Double·
Bertelsmann Names Thomas Coesfeld Chairman/CEO
- Music Wee·
Thomas Coesfeld named as chairman & chief exec of Bertelsmann alongside BMG CEO role
- Reuters·
Bertelsmann family member Thomas Coesfeld pips brother to top role
Thomas Rabe: FAQ
- What company does Thomas Rabe lead?
- Thomas Rabe is CEO of Bertelsmann.
- Where was Thomas Rabe educated?
- Thomas Rabe studied at RWTH Aachen University, University of Cologne.