Philipp Welte

Philipp Welte, 63, is the CEO of Burda Media and a prominent figure in the German media landscape. Having started his career as a journalist at the Munich-based publishing house in 1994, he has risen to become a key player in the industry, specifically as the head of the media association representing major magazine publishers. Welte is closely associated with Hubert Burda, the founder of the company, and is now tasked with overseeing the transition of leadership to Burda's children. Amidst his professional responsibilities, he expresses deep concern over the current state of media freedom and the influence of large U.S. media corporations on German politics.