Yvonne Bauer | |
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Born | 1977 (age 47–48) [1] |
Nationality | German |
Education | University of Bamberg |
Occupation | Businesswoman |
Known for | CEO and 85% owner of Bauer Media Group |
Spouse | Enno Koch |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Heinz Bauer Gudrun Bauer |
Yvonne Bauer (born 1977) is a German billionaire businesswoman and the fifth generation leader of Bauer Media Group.
Yvonne Bauer is the daughter of Heinz Bauer and Gudrun Bauer. [2] She received a bachelor's degree in German philology from the University of Bamberg. [3]
She was apprenticed at publishers Hoffmann and Campe before joining Bauer in 2005. [3] In 2010, she succeeded her father as CEO, after he transferred 85% of the company to her and 5% to each of her older sisters, Mirja, Nicola and Saskia. [3] She also serves as the publisher of Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG. [4]
As of August 2024, Forbes estimated her net worth at US$2.3 billion. [3]
In 2014, she married Enno Koch, a German television journalist and producer. [3] They have twins, and live in Hamburg. [3] [5]