WS: What was the state of Bertelsmann when you took over as CEO? And what is the state of the company today?

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WS: In America, the business world is dominated by publicly traded companies, while in Europe there are several major companies that are held by families. What kind of imprint has the Mohn family had on Bertelsmann?

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WS: All media companies today face the challenge of moving from the world of “old media” into the digital world of “new media.” At the helm of what is one of the largest media companies in the world, how do you foster a climate of innovation and flexibility in a company as big as Bertelsmann?

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WS: While the Internet is damaging the newspaper business, you have not seen it as an enemy of many of your businesses—it’s more of a positive complement?

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