Bertelsmann includes RTL Group, Europe’s number one broadcaster; Random House, the world's largest book-publishing group; Gruner and Jahr, Europe's biggest magazine publisher; and BMG, the umbrella of Sony BMG Music Entertainment and BMG Music Publishing. arvato provides media and communication services, while Direct Group is the global market leader in media distribution through clubs and on the Internet.
"Bertelsmann is an enterprise for entrepreneurs – a decentralised, international and innovative company that grants its executives the greatest possible freedom. The world's best artists, journalists and executives work here and serve up the world's best media products."
Gunter Thielen, Chairman & CEO, Bertelsmann AG
