Tag Archives: Bertelsmann

VVA Experiences Record Organic Growth with Renowned Publishers Joining as Clients in 2024

(IN BRIEF) Vereinigte Verlagsauslieferung (VVA), a part of Arvato, is poised for a historic year of organic growth in 2024, marking its most significant expansion since its establishment over 60 years ago. VVA has successfully recruited prestigious publishers, including Beltz, … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Reports Strong Revenue Growth and Ambitious Investment Plans

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann, the multinational media conglomerate, has announced a 1.9 percent increase in group revenues, reaching €14.6 billion, with organic growth at 0.8 percent. This growth is attributed to successful contributions from various divisions, including Penguin Random House, BMG, … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann to transfer “Hitler diaries” to Federal Archives for historical purposes

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann, an international media, services, and education company, has announced it will hand over the forged “Hitler diaries” to Germany’s Federal Archives. The diaries were published in G+J’s “Stern” magazine in 1983 and triggered one of the biggest … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann expands Supervisory Board with BMG executive Nitsa Kalispera

(IN BRIEF) Nitsa Kalispera, Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain in the BMG division, has been elected to the Supervisory Board of Bertelsmann. The appointment adds to the representation of employee interests on the board, and Kalispera’s extensive professional … Read the full press release

Arvato Financial Solutions, Bertelsmann’s financial service provider, rebrands as Riverty

(PRESS RELEASE) BADEN-BADEN, 5-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arvato Financial Solutions, Bertelsmann’s financial service provider, has announced its rebranding and as of Oct 4, 2022 it will trade under its new brand name Riverty, a FinTech with decades of experience. Aside … Read the full press release

Arvato Financial Solutions, le fournisseur de services financiers de Bertelsmann, devient Riverty

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) BADEN-BADEN, 5-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arvato Financial Solutions, le fournisseur de services financiers de Bertelsmann, a annoncé son changement de marque et à compter du 4 octobre 2022, il commercialisera sous sa nouvelle marque Riverty, une FinTech avec des … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann’s global Udacity Technology Scholarship Program sees nearly 50,000 applications from 190 countries following an extensive media campaign

15,000 Udacity scholarships in the fields of Cloud, Data, and Artificial Intelligence once again garner worldwide interest Extensive media campaign reaches more than 50 million people Bertelsmann’s “#50000Chances” initiative has awarded a total of 50,000 tech scholarships since 2019 (PRESS … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann reorganizes its Corporate Communications department

Central editorial unit to handle content and press work Ongoing development of campaigns and digital platforms Public Affairs teams in Berlin and Brussels under one management Close connection between international cultural work and corporate history (PRESS RELEASE) GÜTERSLOH, 26-Mar-2021 — … Read the full press release

Benedikt Dalkmann succeeds Jarek Gabor as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Bertelsmann Education Group

(PRESS RELEASE) GÜTERSLOH, Germany, 3-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Bertelsmann Education Group welcomes Benedikt Dalkmann as new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Benedikt was previously responsible for Corporate Development, Data Analytics, and Compliance for the Bertelsmann division. He succeeds Jarek Gabor, who … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann: Digitalization and purchasing power are on a steady increase in many African countries; we are taking part in Partech Africa fund

Strategic expansion of growth activities in Africa Participation in Partech Africa fund with focus on tech sector Fund aims for investment volume of around €100 million (PRESS RELEASE) GÜTERSLOH, 24-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Bertelsmann continues to expand its activities in Africa. … Read the full press release

Berliner Operngruppe and Bertelsmann: Berlin premiere of the original version of a rare Giuseppe Verdi opera: ‘Giovanna d’Arco’

Archivio Ricordi in Milan supports artistic exploration of the Italian musical genius’s lesser-known operas Gütersloh, Germany, 23-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Berlin can once again look forward to a local premiere of the original version of a rare Verdi opera. A … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann opens applications for its “Udacity Data Science Scholarship Program

15,000 scholarships for innovative Udacity online courses Top 1,500 students receive one of three Nanodegree programs with the online education platform Applications accepted until April 22, 2018 Joint initiative with Google and Udacity recognized by EU Commission Gütersloh, Germany, 24-Jan-2018 … Read the full press release

Digital Shapers 2018 now open for applications

Working as peers on digital challenges – strategists, business visionaries, software developers, data scientists, and experience designers join forces to master the digital challenges that leading companies face – with the chance of winning coaching from digital leaders and up … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann acquires another 22 percent of shares in Penguin Random House from co-owner Pearson

Group acquires another 22 percent of shares from co-shareholder Pearson Strategic three-quarters majority of the world’s largest publishing house Pearson remains co-owner of Penguin Random House with 25-percent stake Bertelsmann CEO Thomas Rabe: “The book business is part of Bertelsmann’s … Read the full press release

Dolce & Gabbana unveils historical musical illustrations in the new Alta Sartoria collection

Historical motifs from Verdi operas grace unique pieces of the new Alta Sartoria collection Gütersloh, Germany, 10-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Dolce & Gabbana has expanded its collaboration with the Archivio Storico Ricordi in Milan and has incorporated numerous historical illustrations … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann and Lightpower Collection to present photographic portraits of Rock’n’Roll greats by music photographer Neal Preston at Gütersloh Theater

70 iconic works by music photographer Neal Preston on view from October 27 to November 27, 2016 Supporting program includes reading, photography workshop and musical evening with young bands from the region Gütersloh, 28-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The media company … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Asia Investments named as one of the “2015 China Top 10 VCs in the TMT Industry”

Bertelsmann’s China fund wins two China Venture Awards Mogujie holding is growing rapidly, raises another US$ 200 million Beijing, 15-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI) has received two awards from China Venture Hit Group, a leading Chinese financial … Read the full press release

GapYear 2016: Allianz, Bertelsmann, Henkel, McKinsey & Company und Project A Ventures bieten Praktika für Bachelor-Absolventen

Programm von Allianz, Bertelsmann, Henkel, McKinsey und Project A Ventures Düsseldorf, 28-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Studierende, die im Sommer 2016 ihr Bachelor-Studium beenden, können sich ab sofort für das GapYear 2016 bewerben. Die Unternehmen Allianz, Bertelsmann, Henkel, McKinsey & Company und Project … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann’s group revenues at highest level since 2007

Strategic measures are paying off At €8.0 billion, Group revenues are at highest level since 2007 Operating EBITDA of nearly €1.1 billion atrecord high Group net income upby more than 50 percent, to €398 million Further progress on all four … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann: Achim Berg will be taking on new professional challenges and is leaving the company at his own request and on amicable terms

Gütersloh, Germany, 10-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Achim Berg, Member of the Bertelsmann Executive Board and CEO of Arvato since April 2013, will be taking on new professional challenges and is leaving the company at his own request and on amicable terms, … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann appoints Fernando Carro to its Executive Board as CEO of Arvato

Arvato solution groups given more entrepreneurial autonomy Arvato management consisting of Fernando Carro as CEO and Rolf Hellermann as CFO CEOs of Arvato’s three major Solution Groups to become members of the Bertelsmann Group Management Committee Thomas Rabe: “Arvato businesses … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann to add Gruner + Jahr GmbH & Co KG into the Bertelsmann Pension Trust e.V

Increase by €400 million supports further development of G+J Optimization of structures and processes following full takeover Gütersloh, Germany, 7-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The international media, services and education company Bertelsmann is supporting the further development of Gruner + Jahr … Read the full press release

International media, services and education company Bertelsmann achieved significant growth in operating result in Q1 2015; revenues up to EUR 3.92 billion

Revenues increase to €3.92 billion Operating EBITDA up nearly 7 percent to €463 million Solid increase in Group net income Key advances in developing the education business Gütersloh, Germany, 7-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bertelsmann, the international media, services and education … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann increases its ownership in Gruner + Jahr to 100 percent by acquiring Jahr Holding’s 25.1 percent shareholding

Acquisition of all shares from Jahr Holding Strategic milestone in strengthening the content businesses Ongoing transformation of Gruner + Jahr to continue Commitment to journalism and the value of creative content in the digital age Gütersloh/Hamburg, 9-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Asia Investments fund sells two holdings in China worth $71 million

Bertelsmann Asia Investments fund sells two holdings worth $71 million Holdings in 25 companies and funds Growth in media, services and education planned  Beijing, China, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bertelsmann is advancing its profitable growth in China: The international media company’s Bertelsmann … Read the full press release

The international media company Bertelsmann overhauled its corporate web site with focus on social media integration

Focus on topicality, strategy and social media Gütersloh, Germany, 21-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Cleanly structured, up-to-date and optimized for mobile use: The international media company Bertelsmann has given its corporate website a complete overhaul, and in doing so has created a new … Read the full press release

International media company Bertelsmann expanded its popular career event “Talent Meets Bertelsmann” to coach top students from all over Europe

International career event Winning team gets a trip to New York Exclusive concert by “Mando Diao”  22-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The international media company Bertelsmann has expanded its popular career event “Talent Meets Bertelsmann” to include students from all over Europe: … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann and Pearson announce they completed Random House – Penguin Group merger forming new entity Penguin Random House

Contract Signing Follows Final Negotiation Between Shareholders Markus Dohle To Serve As CEO Bertelsmann Appoints Five Board Of Directors Members, Pearson Four All Territorial Regulatory Approvals Received Without Conditions  19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bertelsmann and Pearson today signed the final contracts … Read the full press release