Gianluca Varano

RCS MediaGroup

RCS is one of the world's major multimedia publishing groups: strengthened by his independent and strong leadership, RCS has always acted respecting the principles of freedom, honesty and pluralism. Pursuing growth across all information and communication media, the Group has established leading positions in all its operating markets. RCS success is built on our high-quality publishing brands, as well as on the ability to develop and enhance iconic events and sporting formats, and to exploit the potential for synergies and international expansion deriving from our multilingual and multi-country organisation, serving a total audience of over 30 million people. RCS is active in all publishing sectors – from newspapers and magazines to books with the publishing house SOLFERINO, from TV to new media – and in the organization of iconic and sport events like Giro d'Italia and is among the leaders in terms of advertising sales and distribution. With over 30% of the turnover generated from the foreign markets, RCS – listed on the Borsa Italiana – has a significant presence in particular in Italy and Spain, with its leading newspapers and magazines. RCS infact is the publisher of the newspapers Corriere della Sera, La Gazzetta dello Sport, El Mundo, Marca e Expansion and of the magazines Oggi, Amica, Io Donna, Living, Style Magazine, Dove, Abitare, Sette, Sport Week, Telva, Yo Dona, Papel, Marca Motor, Fuera de Serie, Metropoli, Actualidad Economica. RCS Group's primary objectives have always been to produce and provide culture, information, services and entertainment, in line with the principles of freedom, fairness and pluralism, including through technological development and innovation across all its media platforms. RCS wants to continue to inspire society and bring people closer together. Its goal is to be the most authoritative, innovative and culturally stimulating source of information for readers and for the wider world. Its business and financial strategies – and the decisions that stem from them – are designed to move RCS from strength to strength, and to make certain that its independence will never be put in doubt. RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. is listed on the Blue Chip segment of the Italian Stock Exchange (ISIN code: IT0004931496).