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Groupe M6 is appointing Julien Mielcarek as Director of Audio and Digital Information, while Henri de Fontaines will take over the operational management of streaming platform M6+.

Director of Audio and Digital information

On 10 February 2025, Julien Mielcarek joins Groupe M6 as Director of Audio and Digital Information, reporting to Hervé Beroud, Director of News at Groupe M6. His responsibilities will include the digital development of audio programmes, with the support of Ghislain Thomas, Director of Digital Strategy for RTL Radio (France), and his team. Julien Mielcarek will also supervise the entire digital information offering, both video and audio, from Groupe M6.

Julien Mielcarek brings a wealth of media experience with him. He graduated from Tours School of Journalism, co-founded the website Puremedia (formerly Ozap) and worked at RTL Radio (France), BFM Business, Shine and Le Figaro, where he held the position of Deputy Editor-in-Chief. He joins Groupe M6 from the RMC BFM group, where he most recently held the position of Deputy Director of Digital Information.

Taking over the operational management of M6+

Henri de Fontaines, member of the Executive Board in charge of strategy, streaming and distribution, will take over the operational management of the streaming platform M6+ as of March 2025. Julien Smadja, currently Deputy Managing Director in charge of streaming activities, will leave Groupe M6 on the same date.

With these changes, Groupe M6 is accelerating its digital development strategy, reaffirming its commitment to developing its digital ecosystem and exploring new opportunities to meet audience expectations, building on the solid foundations established in recent years.

Contacts

Oliver Fahlbusch

Executive Vice President Communications & Investor Relations, RTL Group

+352 / 24 86 5200

oliver.fahlbusch@rtl.com

Irina Mettner-Isfort

Vice President Media & Investor Relations

+49 221 456 56410

irina.mettner.isfort@rtl.com