Rhys Noelke

Rhys Noelke, is Chief Data Officer and Group Lead Tech & Data, heading Bertelsmann's Corporate efforts to apply new technologies in cloud, data and AI across its global media, services and education businesses. 

Rhys has been part of Bertelsmann for more than 20 years and started is career in media at RTL in Germany early 2000 and led RTL Group's strategy and business development including a series of investments in ad-tech, VR/AR and online video. 

In current role he focuses on cross-divisional AI activitires and connecting consumer data within the Group as Co-Managing Director of Bertelsmann Data Services in Germany. He is also integral part of the internal Tech & Data Advisory Board. He is also a member of IAB Europe’s Board of Directors.