RTL Deutschland names Stephan Schmitter CEO in post-Sky acquisition management reshuffle

  • RTL Group reshaped RTL Deutschland management ahead of planned Sky Deutschland close on June 1, 2026.
  • Stephan Schmitter will serve as CEO of combined business.
  • Sky Deutschland COO Elke Walthelm will join as CHRO, leading People & Culture.
  • Sky Austria and Sky Media Managing Director Michael Radelsberger will become Chief Consumer Officer, overseeing pay business with about 12.3 million paying subscribers across RTL+, Sky, WOW.
  • Riverty CFO Julia Kloke will take over as RTL Deutschland CFO on May 1, 2026, replacing Ingrid Heisserer; Chief Commercial, Tech & Data Officer Carsten Schwecke will also exit.


Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. RTL Group SA published the original content used to generate this news brief on April 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.

This page is machine-translated. Sahm tries to improve but does not guarantee the accuracy and reliability of the translation, and will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by any inaccuracy or omission of the translation. *Disclaimer: The above content only represents the author's personal position and opinion and does not represent any position of Sahm Capital Financial Company and Sahm cannot confirm the authenticity, accuracy, and originality of the above content. Investors should consider the risks of investment products in light of their circumstances before making any investment decisions. When necessary, please consult a professional investment advisor. Sahm does not provide any investment advice, nor does it make any commitments and guarantees.