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Media affairs minister Wolfram Weimer called on Media for Europe and MFE chief Pier Silvio Berlusconi to take their commitments to preserve and strengthen the ProSiebenSat.1 site in Munich seriously after the change in leadership. He stressed that compliance with the obligations would be monitored; Bavarian prime minister Markus Söder also signaled support for the site. After a large share purchase, MFE has taken control of ProSiebenSat.1 and recently replaced top management — Marco Giordani is the new CEO. » Plus sur finanzen.net

With immediate effect, Marco Giordani, previously MFE’s chief financial officer, takes over the chairmanship of the executive board from Bert Habets, who will remain with the company in an advisory capacity until the end of the year. Bob Rajan will assume the role of chief financial officer on an interim basis, succeeding Martin Mildner. Markus Breitenecker has with immediate effect resigned as chief operating officer; the COO position will not be newly filled at board level. The stock fell by around 1.6 percent at times in XETRA trading. » Plus sur finanzen.net

After the takeover by MFE, Marco Giordani, previously MFE’s finance chief, becomes chairman of the management board of ProSiebenSat.1 with immediate effect. Bert Habets will remain with the company in an advisory role until the end of the year; the current finance chief Martin Mildner is leaving and will be replaced on an interim basis by Bob Rajan. Markus Breitenecker is stepping down as chief operating officer and the COO position will not be refilled at board level. » Plus sur de.investing.com