Observed Signal · Sep 16, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Meedia · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Hiring Market: ProSiebenSat.1 Appoints Ingrid Heisserer as Group CFO
German entertainment group ProSiebenSat.1 has announced that Ingrid Heisserer will become its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective February 1, 2027. She will succeed interim CFO Bob Rajan, who has held the role since October 2025. Heisserer previously served as CFO and Chief Human Resources Officer at RTL Deutschland, where she oversaw significant transformation including streaming expansion and cost-cutting programs. The appointment comes as MFE-MediaForEurope, ProSiebenSat.1's largest shareholder, pushes for greater European media collaboration. Heisserer's experience on the advertiser side, as highlighted by Supervisory Board Chair Maria Kyriacou, is seen as a valuable asset for the company. She brings over two decades of experience from L'Oréal, where she was Group CFO for Germany and Austria. The move is part of ProSiebenSat.1's ongoing strategic transformation.
Leadership change at a major European media group, relevant to the AdTech industry due to its impact on media strategy, but not an industry-shifting event.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- ProSiebenSat.1 appoints Ingrid Heisserer as Group CFO, effective February 1, 2027.
- Heisserer will succeed interim CFO Bob Rajan.
- Heisserer previously served as CFO and CHRO at RTL Deutschland.
- She has over 20 years of experience at L'Oréal, most recently as Group CFO Germany/Austria.
- The announcement was made on September 16, 2026.
Connected Companies & Entities
3 Entities mappedMFE MediaForEurope
Pan-European broadcaster and media group monetising audiences through ads and content.
ProSiebenSat.1
German media group spanning broadcast, streaming, advertising and digital subscriptions.
“The entertainment group ProSiebenSat.1 gets a new Group CFO....”
RTL.de
German digital media hub combining publisher content, streaming and ad sales.
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