Hartmut Ostrowski

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Hartmut Ostrowski (born 25 February 1958 in Bielefeld) was CEO of Bertelsmann AG from 1 January 2008 until 31 December 2011, succeeding Gunter Thielen. [1] [2]

Ostrowski studied business administration at Bielefeld University and joined Bertelsmann AG in 1982. [3] From 1 September 2002 until December 2007, Ostrowski was CEO of Arvato AG, an international media and communication service provider, a 100% subsidiary of Bertelsmann AG. [4]

Ostrowski is married and has two children. [5]

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