Publisher Hubert Burda hands over to his children
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For decades, Hubert Burda headed the publishing company, which publishes "Bunte" among other things. Now the 84-year-old is handing over responsibility for the company to his children - so that they can run it in the fourth generation.
Publisher Hubert Burda is retiring at the age of 84. Jacob and Elisabeth, his children with Maria Furtwängler, will now manage the fortunes of the media company.
Hubert Burda hands over to his heirs Elisabeth and Jacob. About an "epochal" and also delicate generational change in one of the largest German media companies.
Elisabeth Burda Furtwängler (32) and Dr. Jacob Burda (34) will take over the entrepreneurial and publishing responsibility for Hubert Burda Media from their father Prof. Dr. Hubert Burda (84) on February 1, 2025.
Hubert Burda has been at the helm of his successful media company for decades. Shortly before his 85th birthday, he now wants to hand over responsibility to his two children. They are to lead the family company in the fourth generation.
The long-time publisher is withdrawing from the operational business. How the billion-dollar company will be managed in the future.
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