Dieter H. Vogel

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA engages in the provision of services related to media and education. It operates through the following segments: RTL Group, Penguin Random House, Gruner + Jahr, BMG, Arvato, Bertelsmann Printing Group, Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments. The RTL Group segment specializes in radio and television production. The Penguin Random House segment publishes books. The Gruner + Jahr segment focuses on magazines. The BMG segment engages in music production. The Arvato segment offers technology services. The Bertelsmann Printing Group segment unites the printing activities of the Bertelsmann Group. The Bertelsmann Education Group segment encompasses the overall education business. The Bertelsmann Investments segment comprises start-up and fund investments. The company was founded by Carl Bertelsmann in 1835 and is headquartered in Guetersloh, Germany.

ABB AG manufactures and markets power transmission equipment, power generation equipment and industrial & building systems. The company operates through two major divisions: power technologies and automation technologies. Power technologies serves electric, gas and water utilities as well as industrial and commercial customers with a range of products, systems and services for power transmission, distribution and automation. Automation technologies delivers solutions for control, motion, protection and plant integration across the range of process and utility industries. The company is headquartered in Mannheim, Germany.

Deutsche Bahn AG engages in the provision of mobility, logistics, and passenger transport services. It operates through the following segments: DB Long-Distance, DB Regional, DB Arriva, DB Cargo, DB Schenker, DB Netze bStations, and DB Netza Energy. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Thyssen AG produces steel in Europe. It operates ironworks, steelmaking plants and rolling mills; makes building materials, automotive parts and machinery and engages in trading and financial services. The company was located in Dusseldorf, Germany

Verlag Bertelsmann Stiftung engages in the provision of educational and social affairs non-profit services. It specializes in education, Europe, democracy, health, values, and economy. The company was founded by Reinhard Mohn in 1977 and is headquartered in Guetersloh, Germany.

Wacker Construction Equipment AG develops, manufactures and markets construction equipment. It focuses on the needs of its customers and professional users in the main construction industry as well as horticulture, landscaping and agriculture. It provides products for concrete technology, soil and asphalt compaction, demolition and utility services. Founded in 1848, the company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Part of British American Tobacco plc, British American Tobacco (Germany) GmbH is a company that provides tobacco related products. The private company is based in Hamburg, Germany. The CEO of the company is Ralf Wittenberg.