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Thomas Rabe (born August 6, 1965, in Luxembourg) is a German business executive. In 2006, he was appointed to the Bertelsmann executive board, of which he has been chairman and chief executive officer since 2012. Under his leadership, the group has become more international, more digital and more diversified. In particular, he has advanced the business with music rights and the educational division. Additionally, Rabe was appointed chief executive officer of RTL Group in 2019.

A dynamic and purpose-driven leader with a passion for using technology and innovation to change experiences, Paul Todd is Chief Executive Officer of GLG - the global insight network trusted by leading decision makers who want the advantage of powerful insight.Since joining GLG in March 2018, Paul has established the company as the world’s leading B2B knowledge marketplace, powered by a cutting-edge technology platform and invigorated by a reimagined purpose: We bring the power of insight to every great professional decision. In support of this ambitious vision, Paul has led substantial new investments in technology, talent, and other strategic initiatives that are transforming experiences for clients and experts, as well as for the talented team at GLG.Prior to joining GLG, Paul was regional CEO of eBay’s business and operations in EMEA. He has also worked as a Product Management leader at Google and as a Partner at McKinsey in its Technology and Strategy practices. He holds a BA Honors and MA in Engineering from the University of Cambridge. A passionate sports fan and a lover of great fiction, Paul lives with his family in New York.

Experienced chief executive officer with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. Strong professional skilled in Content Management, Digital Publishing, Publishing, Content Development, and Ebooks.

Annie Callanan joined the Academic Publishing Division of Informa, Taylor & Francis, as Chief Executive at the end of June 2017. She has significant leadership experience in business-to-business information services and technology companies, and expertise in delivering digital innovation and operational improvement. Annie previously served as Chief Executive of Quantros, provider of digital solutions to the healthcare industry. In prior roles she was Chief Operating Officer at technology services firm Systech International, Chief Executive at the global information and electronic services organisation Bowker and Chief Operating Officer at ProQuest, a specialist in delivering knowledge, content and data for academic and corporate researchers and librarians. Prior to this, as Executive Vice President for the Life Sciences portfolio at Advanstar Communications, Annie oversaw its clinical and industry journals, educational services and conferences. She started her career managing leading brands in print, online publishing and trade shows at Miller Freedman/CMP Media, now part of UBM. Annie holds an MBA in Finance from New York University. She has completed leadership programmes at Columbia Business School and the SC Johnson Graduate School of Management, and has served on the boards of directors of the American Publishers Association and the International ISBN Agency.

Hasker started his career with PwC, where he qualified as a chartered accountant. He then received an MBA and master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University before spending more than a decade with McKinsey as a partner in the global media, information and technology practice. Hasker went on to serve as global president and chief operating officer of Nielsen before joining TPG - a global alternative asset firm - first as CEO of its portfolio company, CAA Global, and then as senior adviser to TPG Capital. He grew up in Australia and during his career he has lived and worked across North America, Europe and Asia. He has spent the last 25 years based in the United States.

Senior executive with extensive global experience leading successful business transformation, profitable digital revenue growth and innovation for information solutions and software businesses across legal, compliance and healthcare markets. Strengths in strategy creation and execution; business development; change management; revenue stream creation through new product development and distribution channels; portfolio management; acquisitions and divestments; and operational excellence. Strong cross-cultural leadership skills developed from leading businesses across Europe, Canada, and the US.