Hubert Burda Net Worth

Hubert Burda is a German publishing baron and celebrity who is married to well-known German actress Maria Furtwangler. He has transferred a 49.86% ownership stake of Hubert Burda Media to his two children, Jacob and Elisabeth, and his portfolio now consists of 540 media products worldwide. His annual revenue is roughly $2.2 billion, with digital sources accounting for half of it. He has also established the Felix Burda Foundation, the Hermann-Lenz-Prize, the Burda Center for Innovative Communication, and the Burda Academy of the Third Millennium to support various philanthropic endeavors.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 09, 1940
Birth Place Munich, Germany, Germany
Age 83 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces
Alma mater Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Occupation Publisher
Known for Hubert Burda Media CEO
Spouse(s) Christa Maar (de) (1967–1972) Maria Furtwängler (1991–present)
Children Felix (c.1967–2001) Jacob (born 1990) Elisabeth (born 1992)
Parent(s) Aenne Burda Franz Burda I
Website hubertburda.de

💰 Net worth: $4.1 Billion (2024)

Hubert Burda, a prominent figure in the media industry in Germany, is projected to have a net worth of $4.1 billion in 2024. With a successful career spanning several decades, Burda has become a well-respected media mogul. As the chairman and CEO of Hubert Burda Media, he has played a crucial role in expanding the company's reach and influence in the digital age. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and innovative approach, Burda has guided the company through significant transformations, allowing it to thrive in an ever-evolving media landscape. His substantial wealth is a testament to his achievements and influence in the industry.

2009 $1.7 Billion
2010 $2.5 Billion
2011 $1.5 Billion
2012 $1.3 Billion
2013 $2.3 Billion
2014 $2.5 Billion
2015 $2.7 Billion
2016 $2.2 Billion
2017 $1.6 Billion
2018 $3.78 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1975

He is President of the Verband Deutscher Zeitschriftenverleger (de) (the Association of German magazine publishers) and cofounder of the European Publishers Council (de) (EPC) as well as a council member of the World Economic Forum (WEF). His commitment to cultural endeavours includes the Hermann Lenz Award for German lyrics, formerly the Petrarca Prize, which was first awarded in 1975.

1991

Burda married Maria Furtwängler in 1991. They have two children, Jakob (born 1990) and Elisabeth (born 1992).

1999

Through his active involvement in Partners in Tolerance, Burda supports Steven Spielberg's Shoah Foundation. In October 1999, he received the Interfaith Gold Medallion from the International Council of Christians and Jews for his services to German–Jewish reconciliation. In 2005, together with German publishing houses, he initiated the project Paten für Toleranz to support the Jewish Centre Jakobsplatz in Munich.

2001

In 2001, in memory of his late son Felix from his first marriage, Burda established the Felix Burda Foundation dedicated to the early detection and prevention of colon cancer.

2002

Burda has received numerous awards and distinctions for his achievements in publishing and Business, including the European Print Media Prize and the Gold Medal Freedom of Speech of the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA). In 2002, the title of honorary professor was bestowed on him by the Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg and he received the Grand Cross of Merit. In 2006, the Central Council of Jews in Germany awarded Burda its Leo Baeck prize.

2015

As of November 2015, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$2.6 billion.

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