Dr. Hubert Burda, Ph.D., is a German art historian and publisher, the billionaire CEO and owner of Hubert Burda Media, one of Europe's largest publishing and media companies (publishing over 250 magazines globally, including Focus and Bunte). Born in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1940, he is the youngest son of the publishing couple, Franz and Aenne Burda.

Burda's academic background is intellectual: he studied History of Art, Archaeology, and Sociology at the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich, earning a doctorate in Art History before age 26. His career is defined by his commitment to innovation in publishing (recognizing the internet's potential early on) and his profound interest in cultural endeavors and the impact of images on society (the Iconic Turn).

• Hubert Burda Media (CEO & Owner): The core private asset, one of Europe's largest publishing houses, publishing over 250 magazines (e.g., Focus, Bunte).
• Art Historian: He holds a doctorate in Art History.
• Cultural Patronage: He founded the Petrarca Prize (now the Hermann Lenz Award) and the Hubert Burda Centre for Innovative Communications in Israel.
• Technology Focus: He founded the Academy for the Third Millennium to sponsor an exchange of knowledge on futuristic trends (the Iconic Turn).

Dr. Hubert Burda assumed control of the Burda Media Group, successfully leading its modernization and expansion, particularly into the digital era. He consolidated the family's media interests and diversified the portfolio internationally. His strategic vision centered on navigating the shift from print publishing to digital platforms.

Under his leadership as CEO and owner, Burda Media maintained its position as a dominant force in European publishing. He served as President of the Association of German Magazine Publishers (VDZ) and co-founder of the European Publishers Council (EPC). He has been honored with the Great Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Leo Baeck Prize (Central Council of Jews in Germany). His immense wealth is tied to the long-term, stable profitability of his global publishing and media empire.

Dr. Hubert Burda's social impact is massive and structural, tied to Burda Media's role in shaping German media and public discourse through its vast network of magazines and digital platforms. His structural contribution is cultural and technological: he established the Hubert Burda Centre for Innovative Communications and champions the dialogue between science and society.

His personal philanthropy supports various cultural, educational, and scientific initiatives, including the Leo Baeck Prize (recognizing his commitment to the Jewish community) and his dedication to studying the impact of computer technology on culture.

Dr. Hubert Burda maintains the professional, intellectual style of a publisher and art historian. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects his stability and intellectual authority, blending his academic background with his media empire.

Residing in Munich, Germany, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to publishing, media innovation, and his profound commitment to cultural and scientific patronage.