Bertelsmann

Bertelsmann is a German company founded by Carl Bertelsmann on July 1, 1835. It is headquartered in Gütersloh, Germany. The company operates in the mass media, service, and education industries, and it has 117,249 employees. Thomas Rabe serves as the CEO of Bertelsmann.

Bertelsmann is the parent organization of several subsidiaries, including Penguin Random House, Arvato, Bertelsmann Printing Group, Gruner + Jahr, RTL Group, and BMG Rights Management. The company is also an investor with ownership stakes in various organizations, such as Random House, FremantleMedia, Talkback Thames, Gruner + Jahr, and Penguin Random House.

Bertelsmann was named after its founder, Carl Bertelsmann. The company is still active and continues to expand its reach through investments and acquisitions.