Get ready for some exciting times in the music biz! Thomas Coesfeld, the current CEO of BMG, is gearing up to take on a major new challenge as the big boss at Bertelsmann starting January 2027. Yup, you heard that right – he’ll be the Chairman AND CEO of the global powerhouse, Bertelsmann!
BMG, as you might know, is all about making waves in the music industry, and with Thomas in the lead, their epic journey is unstoppable. He’s been rocking the executive world at BMG since he stepped up as CEO back in 2023. And come this January, he's leveling up his game!
Reflecting on his upcoming mega role, Thomas said, “Leading Bertelsmann is a challenge I’ll take on with the full support of the team. Big thanks to the Supervisory Board and especially Christoph Mohn for their trust!”
What’s cooler? Thomas took BMG’s revenue to dazzling heights in 2024, totaling €963 million – that’s around $1.04 billion! With an impressive growth trajectory, the future looks thrilling.
Before his BMG days, Thomas was shaking things up in the Bertelsmann Printing Group and Mohn Media. With moves this strong, there's no stopping him!
“Thomas has all it takes to lead Bertelsmann successfully. The leadership of our company will be in excellent hands.” – Christoph Mohn, Chairman of the Bertelsmann Supervisory Board
So, whether you’re a die-hard music fan or love keeping up with big industry moves, Thomas Coesfeld’s leadership journey is one to watch!