The contract of the commercial COO of ZDF Enterprises GmbH Stephan Adrian is being renewed for a period of five years. He thus continues to head the firm alongside Alexander Coridass, President and CEO of Program and Sales.

ZDF General Manager Thomas Bellut, who is also chairman of the supervisory board of ZDF Enterprises, explains the renewal: "Stephan Adrian has accomplished outstanding work and made substantial contributions to the firm's positive development. The renewal of his contract thus stands for continuity and progress."

Stephan Adrian: "I am very grateful for the trust placed in me by the supervisory board, and am very confident that, together with Alexander Coridass and our team, we will continue writing the success story of ZDF Enterprises in the coming years as well."

The 56-year-old Adrian came to ZDF in July 1988 as adviser in the Tax, Insurance and Social Insurance Department, which he took over in 1993. He has been Commercial Chief Executive Officer of ZDF Enterprises since July 2007.