Direct Group
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DirectGroup Bertelsmann is a division of Bertelsmann AG
and operates book sales clubs, online shop
s, bookstore chains and publishers in 12 countries.
Its more than 15 million customers have generated sales of €1.245 billion in 2009. The company was formed in July 2000 and is led by CEO Fernando Carro.
Bertelsmann
Bertelsmann AG is a multinational media corporation founded in 1835, based in Gütersloh, Germany. The company operates in 63 countries and employs 102,983 workers , which makes it the most international media corporation in the world. In 2008 the company reported a €16.118 billion consolidated...
and operates book sales clubs, online shop
Online shop
Online shopping is the process whereby consumers directly buy goods or services from a seller in real-time, without an intermediary service, over the Internet. It is a form of electronic commerce...
s, bookstore chains and publishers in 12 countries.
Its more than 15 million customers have generated sales of €1.245 billion in 2009. The company was formed in July 2000 and is led by CEO Fernando Carro.
Management
The Direct Group Executive Board consists of:- Fernando Carro (Chief Executive Officer)
- Gerd Bührig (Executive Vice President)
- Niklas Darijtschuk (Chief Financial Officer)
- Jörg Hagen (French-speaking countries)