Hubert Burda

Hubert Burda is a German billionaire publisher. He is the owner, publisher and general partner of Hubert Burda Media, a global media company of more than 600 media products, including websites, print magazines and other brands. It operates in 20 countries, predominantly in Germany and the UK.

  • Known for his glamorous lifestyle, Hubert Burda inherited and ran his family’s media company for over 20 years before handing over the reins in 2010.
  • He has given Burda Media shares to his two children (Elisabeth and Jacob each now hold 37.4% of the company), leaving him with 25.1%.
  • Its portfolio consists of 600 media products in 20 countries, including Focus and Bunte and the German editions of Elle and Playboy.
  • The company has capitalized on its iconic brands by moving them to the digital space, which accounts for about half of its revenue.

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