Exclusive: Former Rtl Group CEO Bert Habets has been appointed CEO of global media outfit Antenna Group. He replaces Jonathan Procter, who has returned to his native South Africa to be Group CEO of Primedia Group after a lengthy stint in charge of Antenna.
Habets, who left Fremantle owner Rtl in 2019, will oversee the free TV, pay TV, Ott, content, radio, digital, music, publishing and education divisions on all platforms for Antenna, which says it currently reaches a global audience of more than 150M.
Habets replaced Anke Schäferkordt to become Co-CEO of European giant Rtl Group in March 2017 alongside Guillaume de Posch, taking on the role solely later that year. He resigned in 2019 citing personal considerations and has since been a founding partner of the Dutch Museum for Electronic Museum Culture and sat on Dubai entertainment business Osn’s board.
Antenna Chairman Theodore Kyriakou praised Habets’ “vast operational experience and...
Habets, who left Fremantle owner Rtl in 2019, will oversee the free TV, pay TV, Ott, content, radio, digital, music, publishing and education divisions on all platforms for Antenna, which says it currently reaches a global audience of more than 150M.
Habets replaced Anke Schäferkordt to become Co-CEO of European giant Rtl Group in March 2017 alongside Guillaume de Posch, taking on the role solely later that year. He resigned in 2019 citing personal considerations and has since been a founding partner of the Dutch Museum for Electronic Museum Culture and sat on Dubai entertainment business Osn’s board.
Antenna Chairman Theodore Kyriakou praised Habets’ “vast operational experience and...
- 11/2/2021
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Bert Habets has resigned as CEO of European media giant Rtl, which has appointed Thomas Rabe to take over the role.
Rtl said Habets has stepped down as chief executive and also from the board of Rtl. Rabe told Reuters that Habets was leaving for family reasons and that there were no disagreements over strategy. Habets recently outlined a huge investment program and plans to ramp up streaming services.
Rabe will take on his new role in addition to his duties as chairman and CEO of Rtl-owner Bertelsmann. Martin Taylor, currently vice chairman of the group, has been appointed as chairman and James Singh vice chairman.
“We thank Bert Habets for more than 20 years in various managerial positions at Rtl Group and wish him all the best for the future,” Rabe said. “Rtl Group will continue to focus on three priorities: further strengthening its core TV, audio and production business...
Rtl said Habets has stepped down as chief executive and also from the board of Rtl. Rabe told Reuters that Habets was leaving for family reasons and that there were no disagreements over strategy. Habets recently outlined a huge investment program and plans to ramp up streaming services.
Rabe will take on his new role in addition to his duties as chairman and CEO of Rtl-owner Bertelsmann. Martin Taylor, currently vice chairman of the group, has been appointed as chairman and James Singh vice chairman.
“We thank Bert Habets for more than 20 years in various managerial positions at Rtl Group and wish him all the best for the future,” Rabe said. “Rtl Group will continue to focus on three priorities: further strengthening its core TV, audio and production business...
- 4/1/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Anke Schäferkordt is set to leave German commercial broadcaster Rtl after 27 years. Schäferkordt has been CEO of Rtl Deutschland for 13 years.
Bernd Reichart, currently Managing Director of Vox, will become the new CEO of Rtl Deutschland with a new boss of Vox announced in “due course”.
Schäferkordt joined Rtl in 1991 and from 1993 to 1995 she was a Director in charge of the Corporate Planning and Controlling division. In 1995, she joined Rtl-owned Vox, serving as CFO and, from 1997 onwards, also as Programme Director. Then, from 1999 until 2005, she was CEO of Vox. In February 2005, Schäferkordt was appointed Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO of Rtl Television, and since September 2005, its CEO. From April 2012 to April 2017, Schäferkordt was additionally Co-ceo of Rtl Group.
Meanwhile, Reichart, joined Rtl Group-owned Spanish broadcaster Antena 3, as Head of Investor Relations. From 2007 to 2013 he worked as Managing Director, Multichannel with the commercial TV broadcaster Antena 3, responsible for five free-tv channels.
Bernd Reichart, currently Managing Director of Vox, will become the new CEO of Rtl Deutschland with a new boss of Vox announced in “due course”.
Schäferkordt joined Rtl in 1991 and from 1993 to 1995 she was a Director in charge of the Corporate Planning and Controlling division. In 1995, she joined Rtl-owned Vox, serving as CFO and, from 1997 onwards, also as Programme Director. Then, from 1999 until 2005, she was CEO of Vox. In February 2005, Schäferkordt was appointed Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO of Rtl Television, and since September 2005, its CEO. From April 2012 to April 2017, Schäferkordt was additionally Co-ceo of Rtl Group.
Meanwhile, Reichart, joined Rtl Group-owned Spanish broadcaster Antena 3, as Head of Investor Relations. From 2007 to 2013 he worked as Managing Director, Multichannel with the commercial TV broadcaster Antena 3, responsible for five free-tv channels.
- 11/21/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Bert Habets is to become the new co-ceo of Rtl Group, replacing Anke Schäferkordt, who has decided to step down from the role and focus on the company's largest business operation Rtl Deutschland. Schäferkordt has led the group since September 2005 and during this time, the company systematically expanded its portfolio of linear TV channels and digital services. She'll continue to serve as a member of the exec board of Rtl's majority shareholder Bertelsmann. Habets, who…...
- 3/8/2017
- Deadline TV
The 41st International Emmy Awards, which took place last night at the New York Hilton and were hosted by John Oliver, are intended to honor the best in global television offerings as chosen by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, made up of media and entertainment figures from over 50 countries. This year's winners came from six countries -- Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, South Korea and the United Kingdom, with French supernatural drama "The Returned" (currently airing on Sundance Channel) and Chris O'Dowd's "Moone Boy" (currently streaming on Hulu) picking up the top prizes. J.J. Abrams received the Founders Award, and the Directorate Award was presented to Rtl Group Co-ceo Anke Schäferkordt. Arts Programming Hello?! Orchestra - Winner Mbc / Cen Media South Korea Soundtrack Geronimo Bvba Belgium Multiple Views - La Máquina Loca (The Crazy Machine) TV Unam / El Caiman Films / Alebrije Mexico Freddie Mercury: The Great...
- 11/26/2013
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
Les Revenants — an American remake of which is in development at A&E — was named best drama series of 2013 at the International Emmy Awards tonight, while Sean Bean won the best actor trophy for his role as a lit teacher with a cross-dressing alter ego in the British anthology Accused. Brazilian actress Fernanda Montenegro won best actress for her role in The Sweet Mother. The UK’s Moone Boy, about an Irish boy and his imaginary friend, took best comedy. Former The Daily Show correspondent (and newly named HBO show host) John Oliver hosted this year’s International Emmy ceremony, whose Founders Award went to J.J. Abrams, while the Directorate Award was presented to Rtl Group Co-ceo Anke Schäferkordt. Related: Sean Bean, France’s ‘The Returned’ Among International Emmy Noms Les Revenants, the French TV series based on an obscure 2004 movie that sold only 32,000 tickets in France, was a hit...
- 11/26/2013
- by LISA DE MORAES AND NANCY TARTAGLIONE
- Deadline TV
New York, November 25, 2013 – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced today that the Board of Directors re-elected its President & CEO, Bruce Paisner, for a two year term. Paisner has been at the helm of The International Academy since January 2004. His new term starts January 1, 2014. The election was held today, a few hours before the 41st International Emmy® Awards Gala during which film and television Creator/Writer/Director J.J. Abrams will receive the International Emmy® Founders Award and Anke Schäferkordt, Co–CEO of Rtl Group will receive the International Emmy® Directorate Award. “I am extremely proud of the great strides this organization has made over the last ten years, thanks to its dedicated staff and high powered Executive Committee,” said Paisner. “I am honored to be asked by my colleagues to serve again. The International Academy has become a significant player on the global media stage, and I look forward...
- 11/25/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Once upon a time, John Oliver was looking to boost his profile and decided to spend quality time with TV critics, agreeing to host the Television Critics Association’s non-televised awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton. In return, over the summer when he filled in for Jon Stewart as host Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, TV critics lavished him with praise, crowning him Stewart’s heir apparent – some of them even proclaimed him better than Stewart. Today, Oliver was named host of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ 41st International Emmy Awards Gala, on November 25, at the Hilton in New York City. Oliver will preside over 1000 international media and entertainment executives as they convene to celebrate and dispense Emmys including the 2013 International Emmy Founders Award to and film/television creator/writer/director J.J. Abrams, and the 2013 International Emmy Directorate Award to Anke Schäferkordt, Co-ceo of Rtl Group and CEO of Rtl Germany.
- 11/7/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Shows and talent from 19 countries make up the roster of nominees for this year’s International Emmy Awards, the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said today at Mipcom. The 41st annual event takes place on November 25th in New York where J.J. Abrams will receive the 2013 Founders Award and Rtl’s Anke Schäferkordt will receive the 2013 Directorate Award. Among the nominees are Sean Bean as Best Actor for the BBC’s Accused; Sheridan Smith as Best Actress for ITV’s Mrs Biggs; last year’s Oscar nominated documentary 5 Broken Cameras; and France’s drama series Les Revenants which is getting a U.S. redo courtesy of A+E Studios and FremantleMedia North America. For a full list of nominees, turn the page: Arts Programming Hello?! Orchestra Mbc / San Media South Korea Soundtrack Geronimo Bvba Belgium Multiple Views – La Máquina Loca (The Crazy Machine) TV Unam / El Caiman Films / Alebrije...
- 10/7/2013
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
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