RTL Group appoint new CEO

The RTL Group have announced the appointment of Gerhard Zeiler as their new Chief Executive, following the recent departure of Didier Bellens.
Zeiler will assume his new responsibilities immediately, and will also continue in his current role as Chief Executive of RTL Television, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the RTL Group.
The Group Chairman, Juan Abello, said: “We are delighted that Gerhard Zeiler has agreed to take this role, because he brings a wealth of experience in the broadcasting industry as well as considerable international knowledge.
“However, we also take this opportunity of acknowledging the enormous contribution of Didier Bellens in building such a successful business over the last three years.”
Gerhard Zeiler added: “Heading the only really pan-European audiovisual Group is a tremendous challenge. The RTL Group have a wide range of assets in several businesses across a number of territories, which has helped us weather the current economic problems better than most of our peers. My task will be to secure and expand upon RTL Group’s success and ensure that RTL Group take our place at the forefront of the industry."
(GB)