Ralph Büchi becomes President of Axel Springer International
Ralph Büchi, head of Axel Springer Switzerland, has been appointed to a new position: In addition to his current role, he will assume the position of President of Axel Springer International effective immediately. In this capacity, he will be responsible for the media group’s operations in Spain, France, Russia, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Asia.
A new position for Ralph Büchi, Chief Executive Officer of Axel Springer Switzerland: In addition to his previous function, he will become President Axel Springer International with immediate effect. He will thus assume responsibility for Axel Springer's activities in Spain, France, Russia, the Czech Republic, Romania and Asia. The managing directors of the subsidiaries in these countries will report directly to Büchi. The changes are part of a reorganization of the Axel Springer International division, as the media group announced. There are also other personnel changes: Julian Deutz, previously CFO of the PIN Group, will be appointed CFO Axel Springer International in February 2008 and will be responsible for the commercial management of all of Axel Springer's international activities. Ralph Büchi and Julian Deutz will report to CEO Mathias Döpfner. According to Döpfner, "internationalization and digitization" are the driving forces behind the growth of his Group.
Patrick Wehrmann, previously CFO/COO of the Magazines and International division, will become Commercial Publishing Director of the new Bild Group and Magazines division as of February 1, 2008.
Patrick Wehrmann, previously CFO/COO of the Magazines and International division, will become Commercial Publishing Director of the new Bild Group and Magazines division as of February 1, 2008.
