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New Leader Takes Reign at Bertelsmann Foundation

Bertelsmann Foundation set to welcome Hannes Ametsreiter as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Current CEO Ralph Heck, who has held the position for over four years, will be stepping down. Ametsreiter boasts a robust career spanning over 20 years, having led several organizations across...

New Leader of the Bertelsmann Foundation Appointed
New Leader of the Bertelsmann Foundation Appointed

New Leader Takes Reign at Bertelsmann Foundation

German Business Executive Hannes Ametsreiter to Lead Bertelsmann Foundation

Hannes Ametsreiter, a renowned German business executive known for his expertise in digital transformation and telecommunications, will take on the role of Chairman of the Board at the Bertelsmann Foundation starting January 1, 2025. Ametsreiter's career spans over 20 years, with multiple leadership positions in various countries.

Ametsreiter previously served as CEO of Vodafone Germany for nearly seven years, a position he held until recently. Prior to his tenure at Vodafone Germany, details about his career trajectory are not extensively documented. However, it is known that he held senior leadership positions within the Vodafone Group.

Ametsreiter's name has been associated with funding deals in the technology and artificial intelligence sectors, but specifics about his roles in these industries are not clearly defined. In addition to his work in the telecommunications and media industry, Ametsreiter has served on the board of directors at various companies and was a member of the board of the Federation of German Industries (BDI) for three years.

Ralph Heck, who has served as Chairman of the Board at the Bertelsmann Foundation for over four years, is stepping down from his position. The reasons for both Ametsreiter's departure from his previous roles and Heck's decision to step down are not disclosed.

The exact length of Ametsreiter's tenure at the Bertelsmann Foundation is not specified, nor are the specific accomplishments or contributions he made during his time as CEO of Vodafone Germany detailed. As Ametsreiter takes on his new role, the Bertelsmann Foundation continues its mission to shape society and business through its work in education, healthcare, and culture.

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