Birth Year | 1976 |
Birth Place | Hamburg, Germany, Germany |
Age | 47 YEARS OLD |
Residence | Hamburg, Germany |
Alma mater | University of Bamberg |
Occupation | Businesswoman |
Known for | 85% owner of Bauer Media Group |
Title | CEO, Bauer Media Group |
Spouse(s) | Enno Koch |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Heinz Bauer Gudrun Bauer |
Yvonne Bauer, a prominent figure in the media and entertainment industry in Germany, is estimated to have a net worth of $2.6 billion by the year 2024. As the heir to the Bauer Media Group, which was founded by her grandfather, Yvonne has successfully led the company into the digital age and expanded its reach globally. Under her leadership, the company has diversified its portfolio and ventured into various media sectors, including magazines, television, radio, and digital platforms. Yvonne's entrepreneurial acumen and innovative strategies have played a pivotal role in the growth and success of her family's media empire, cementing her status as one of the influential figures in the German media landscape.
She was apprenticed at the publishers Hoffmann and Campe, before joining Bauer in 2005. In 2010, she became the CEO, after her Father transferred 85% of the company to her and 5% to each of her older sisters, Mirja, Nicola and Saskia. She also serves as the publisher of Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG.
In 2014 she married Enno Koch, a German television Journalist and Producer. They have twins, and live in Hamburg.
As of December 2017, Forbes estimated her net worth at US$3.2 billion.