As Expected, Ostrowski will Lead Bertelsmann Arvato division head Hartmut Ostrowski has been selected as the new chief executive of Bertelsmann, taking over at the end of the year from Gunther Thielen. Thielen will remain with the company as chairman of the company’s supervisory board. The FT notes, “the elevation of the two confidants of Ms Mohn has been an open secret in Gütersloh, Bertelsmann’s home town, as she has worked to increase her family’s influence and focus the print-to-TV group on its old strengths.” The appointment is seen as reinforcing a conservative strategy for the company. The FT quotes […]
