Bertelsmann names RTL Group CFO Björn Bauer as designated CFO of BMG-Concord combo

  • Bertelsmann said Björn Bauer is expected to become CFO of combined BMG-Concord music company, effective on closing of transaction.
  • Bauer will be based in Nashville, report to designated CEO Bob Valentine, oversee finance, take responsibility for M&A team.
  • He joins from RTL Group, where he has served as CFO since 2019, holding executive director role and seat on executive committee.
  • BMG CFO Mathis Wolter will stay in post until closing, support integration, then move to new role within Bertelsmann.
  • Concord CFO Kent Hoskins will remain until closing, then is expected to take another senior leadership role at combined company.


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