Bertelsmann telt ruim 100.000 medewerkers en is actief op het gebied van uitgeverijen (Random House), TV (RTL Group), kranten en tijdschriften (Gruner + Jahr), boekenclubs (Direct Group, ECI) en media en services (Arvato).
arvato levert media services, terwijl de Direct Group Bertelsmann wereldleider is op het gebied van distributie van media via clubs en het Internet. "arvato services is an international media and communication service provider.
We form a unique high-performance network holding leading market positions.We measure our success through the success of our customers. Our goals are achieved by means of experience, state-of-the-art technologies, creativity, passion and commitment to quality and innovation." Rolf Buch Member of the Bertelsmann AG Executive Board, Chairman of the arvato AG Executive Board