Thomas Coesfeld
Thomas Coesfeld is a member of the Bertelsmann Executive Board and Chairman of BMG, the music company he led as CEO from July 2023. On January 1, 2027 he will succeed Thomas Rabe as Chairman and CEO of Bertelsmann. He joined BMG's management board in October 2020 and became its CFO in April 2021, after serving on the executive board of the former Bertelsmann Printing Group. He is also a member of RTL Group's Board of Directors.
Last updated Sep 28, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Sep 28, 2026
Bio
Thomas Coesfeld is a member of the Bertelsmann Executive Board and Chairman of BMG, the music company he led as CEO from July 2023. On January 1, 2027 he will succeed Thomas Rabe as Chairman and CEO of Bertelsmann. He joined BMG's management board in October 2020 and became its CFO in April 2021, after serving on the executive board of the former Bertelsmann Printing Group. He is also a member of RTL Group's Board of Directors.
Career
Member of the Board of DirectorsCurrent
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Expertise & education
Education
- MSc, General Management, WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
- MBA, Emory University Goizueta Business School
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Named Chairman and CEO of Bertelsmann, effective January 1, 2027