• Axel Springer named Christoph Eck-Schmidt CEO of the BILD Group, effective Aug. 1, 2026.
• He succeeds Carolin Hulshoff Pol, who will move to become CEO of the Telegraph Media Group.
• Eck-Schmidt is currently Axel Springer’s chief commercial officer and chief marketing officer, also serving as CEO of Bonial.
• He will step down as managing director of Media Impact.
• The role covers strategic and operational oversight, with a focus on digital products and advertising market leadership.

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