
Mathias Döpfner
Chief Executive Officer at AXEL SPRINGER SE
Net worth: 739 348 $ as of 30/06/2025
Profile
Mathias Döpfner currently works at Axel Springer SE, as Chief Executive Officer from 2002, Axel Springer Schweiz AG, as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2013, Axel Springer Digital GmbH, as CEO, eMarketer, Inc., as Chairman, Business Insider, Inc., as Co-Chairman, Netflix, Inc., as Independent Director from 2018, Warner Music Group Corp., as Independent Director from 2014, Brillant 310 GmbH, as Managing Director, "Axel Springer Verlag" Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, as Managing Director, Institute for Strategic Dialogue, as Director, B.Z.
Ullstein GmbH, as Co-Managing Director, American Academy in Berlin GmbH, as Trustee, and St. John's College, Cambridge, as Member from 2010.
Dr. Döpfner also formerly worked at Vodafone Group Plc, as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2015 to 2018, Time Warner, Inc., as Independent Director from 2006 to 2018, Bayer Schering Pharma AG, as Director-Supervisory Board, ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, as Director-Supervisory Board, UniCredit Bank GmbH, as Director-Supervisory Board from 2004 to 2008, BHF Kleinwort Benson Group SA, as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2012 to 2015, Ozy Media, Inc., as Director, Aufeminin SA, as Member-Supervisory Board, Gruner + Jahr Deutschland GmbH, as Head-International Business, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung GmbH, as Principal, Hamburger Morgenpost, as Chief Editor from 1996 to 1998, WELT am SONNTAG, as Chief Editor from 1998 to 2000, Ringier Axel Springer Schweiz AG, as Member-Supervisory Board, and I2PO SA, as Strategic Advisor.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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04/03/2025 | 25,913 ( 0.02% ) | 705 870 $ | 30/06/2025 | |
01/07/2025 | 25 ( 0% ) | 33 478 $ | 30/06/2025 |
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Mathias Döpfner active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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AXEL SPRINGER SE | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2002 |
WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP. | Director/Board Member | 01/05/2014 |
NETFLIX, INC. | Director/Board Member | 18/09/2018 |
B.Z. Ullstein GmbH
![]() B.Z. Ullstein GmbH Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Part of Axel Springer SE, B.Z. Ullstein GmbH is a German company that provides news and information about current events, sports, lifestyle, and world news. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. The CEOs are Julian Deutz and Mathias Döpfner. The company was founded in 2005. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Institute for Strategic Dialogue
![]() Institute for Strategic Dialogue Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute for Strategic Dialogue is an organization that focuses on developing policy and operational responses to address the challenges of violent extremism and inter-communal conflict activities. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2006 by Sasha Havlicek, who has been the CEO since 2006. | Director/Board Member | - |
eMarketer, Inc.
![]() eMarketer, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services eMarketer, Inc. provides marketing insight and media research, analysis and consultancy services. It offers services to the automotive, consumer products, media and entertainment, pharma and healthcare, retail, small business, and technology. The company was founded by Geoffrey Ramsey, Sam Alfstad, and Terry Chabrowe in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chairman | - |
American Academy in Berlin GmbH
![]() American Academy in Berlin GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Academy in Berlin GmbH operates as an independent and privately funded non-profit center for advance study in the humanities, public policy, social sciences, and arts. Its aim is to maintain the long-term intellectual, cultural and political ties between the United States and Germany. It offers residential fellowships at its Hans Arnhold Center to American scholars, writers, journalists, policy experts, and artists. It also brings leading Americans to Berlin for visits to facilitate an exchange of views between the people of Germany and the United States. The company was founded by Richard C. Holbrooke in 1994 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Director/Board Member | - |
Business Insider, Inc.
![]() Business Insider, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Business Insider, Inc. operates a business news website that publishes real-time news, analysis and original commentary. It publishes business information in financial, media, technology, and other industry verticals across blogs: Clusterstock, Silicon Alley Insider, the War Room, and the Wire and Law Review. The company was founded by Dwight A. Merriman, Kevin P. Ryan and Henry Blodget in May 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chairman | - |
St. John's College, Cambridge | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2010 |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 4 |
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PROSIEBENSAT.1 MEDIA SE | Consumer Services |
WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP. | Commercial Services |
VODAFONE GROUP PLC | Communications |
NETFLIX, INC. | Technology Services |
Private companies | 22 |
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Axel Springer SE
![]() Axel Springer SE Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Axel Springer SE engages in the provision of print and digital media and owns and operates digital classifieds portfolio. It operates through the following segments: Classified Ad Models, Paid Models, Marketing Models and Services/Holding. The Classified Ad Models segment generates revenues in online classified advertising within the areas of jobs, real estate, automobile and general classified ads. The Paid Models segment encompasses all business models that are used by paying readers. The Marketing Models segment covers all business models involving sales to advertising customers under reach-based or success-based marketing services. The Services/Holding segment comprises the group's services, which include the domestic printing plants and the holding company functions. The company was founded by Hinrich Springer and Axel Springer in 1946 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Consumer Services |
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung GmbH
![]() Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung GmbH Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung GmbH engages in the publication and distribution of daily newspapers, business papers, and books. It also offers an electronic newspaper, which can be accessed via a mobile application. The company was founded in November 1949 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. | Consumer Services |
Time Warner, Inc.
![]() Time Warner, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Time Warner, Inc. engaged in the provision of cable network, filmed entertainment, and publishing services. It operated through the following segments: Turner, Home Box Office, and Warner Bros. The Turner segment created and programed branded news, entertainment, sports and kids multi-platform content for consumers around the world. The Home Box Office segment operated the HBO and Cinemax multichannel premium pay television services. The Warner Bros. segment produced and distributed television shows, feature films, and games. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Brillant 310 GmbH | |
BHF Kleinwort Benson Group SA
![]() BHF Kleinwort Benson Group SA Investment ManagersFinance BHF Kleinwort Benson Group SA is a financial holding company, which engages in private banking, asset management, and financial markets and corporate activities. It provides wealth management services and strategic advice for businesses, as well as access to the community of institutional investors and family offices. The company was founded by Timothy C. Collins on June 18, 2004 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Finance |
Axel Springer Schweiz AG
![]() Axel Springer Schweiz AG Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Part of Axel Springer SE, Axel Springer Schweiz AG is a Swiss company that publishes newspapers. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. Mathias Döpfner has been the CEO of the company since 1998. | Consumer Services |
Aufeminin SA
![]() Aufeminin SA Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Aufeminin SA owns and operates digital media groups that respond to the needs of women. It publishes editorial and community-based content with brands such as aufeminin, Marmiton, My Little Paris, Onmeda, Merci Alfred, Etoile Casting, Netmums, Gretel ,and Ykone. The company was founded by Anne-Sophie Pastel, Marc-Antoine Dubanton and Cyril Vermeulen on July 14, 1999 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Technology Services |
Hamburger Morgenpost
![]() Hamburger Morgenpost Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Hamburger Morgenpost is a German company that publishes a newspaper. The private company is based in Hamburg, Germany. | Consumer Services |
UniCredit Bank GmbH
![]() UniCredit Bank GmbH Regional BanksFinance UniCredit Bank AG provides banking services. It offers banking and financial products to corporate as well as public and private sector clients. The company operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking and Other/Consolidation. The Commercial Banking segment offers consumer loans, mortgage loans, savings-and-loan and insurance products and banking services for retail customers. The corporate & Investment Banking segment operates through three divisions HVB, UniCredit Bank Austria AG and UniCredit spa. The other/consolidation segment encompasses the chief operating office business unit, activities of the group corporate center business unit and consolidation effects. The company was founded on July 1, 1869 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. | Finance |
Bayer Schering Pharma AG
![]() Bayer Schering Pharma AG Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of Bayer AG, Bayer Schering Pharma AG is a German company that manufactures pharmaceuticals and diagnostic substances. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. Bayer Schering Pharma was acquired by Bayer AG on June 20, 2006 for $15,516.96 million. | Health Technology |
"Axel Springer Verlag" Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
![]() "Axel Springer Verlag" Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Axel Springer SE, "Axel Springer Verlag" Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH provides management services. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. The German company was founded in 1997. The CEO is Mathias Döpfner. | Commercial Services |
Ozy Media, Inc.
![]() Ozy Media, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Ozy Media, Inc. operates a daily news and culture site. The firm specializes on providing news and information about people, places, trends, ideas, and opinions. The company was founded by Samir Rao and Carlos Watson on November 8, 2012 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Consumer Services |
Gruner + Jahr Deutschland GmbH
![]() Gruner + Jahr Deutschland GmbH Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Gruner + Jahr Deutschland GmbH publishes printed and digital media products. The company distributes premium magazines under the STERN, GEO, BRIGITTE, ESSEN & TRINKEN, SCHÖNER WOHNEN, CHEFKOCH, BARBARA, BEEF, and 11FREUNDE brands. It also operates the international digital marketing platform AppLike. The company was founded by John Jahr, Sr., John Jahr, Gerd Bucerius, and Richard Gruner on June 30, 1965 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. | Consumer Services |
Business Insider, Inc.
![]() Business Insider, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Business Insider, Inc. operates a business news website that publishes real-time news, analysis and original commentary. It publishes business information in financial, media, technology, and other industry verticals across blogs: Clusterstock, Silicon Alley Insider, the War Room, and the Wire and Law Review. The company was founded by Dwight A. Merriman, Kevin P. Ryan and Henry Blodget in May 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
American Academy in Berlin GmbH
![]() American Academy in Berlin GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Academy in Berlin GmbH operates as an independent and privately funded non-profit center for advance study in the humanities, public policy, social sciences, and arts. Its aim is to maintain the long-term intellectual, cultural and political ties between the United States and Germany. It offers residential fellowships at its Hans Arnhold Center to American scholars, writers, journalists, policy experts, and artists. It also brings leading Americans to Berlin for visits to facilitate an exchange of views between the people of Germany and the United States. The company was founded by Richard C. Holbrooke in 1994 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Commercial Services |
Ringier Axel Springer Schweiz AG
![]() Ringier Axel Springer Schweiz AG Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Ringier Axel Springer Schweiz AG engages in the publication of newspapers and magazines. It also offers eMagazines and ePapers. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Commercial Services |
WELT am SONNTAG | Consumer Services |
eMarketer, Inc.
![]() eMarketer, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services eMarketer, Inc. provides marketing insight and media research, analysis and consultancy services. It offers services to the automotive, consumer products, media and entertainment, pharma and healthcare, retail, small business, and technology. The company was founded by Geoffrey Ramsey, Sam Alfstad, and Terry Chabrowe in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Institute for Strategic Dialogue
![]() Institute for Strategic Dialogue Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute for Strategic Dialogue is an organization that focuses on developing policy and operational responses to address the challenges of violent extremism and inter-communal conflict activities. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2006 by Sasha Havlicek, who has been the CEO since 2006. | Commercial Services |
I2PO SA
![]() I2PO SA Financial ConglomeratesFinance I2PO SA engages in seeking acquisition with one or more operating businesses or companies through a merger, capital stock exchange, share purchase, asset acquisition, reorganization, or similar transaction. The company was founded by Alban Greget, Iris Knobloch, Matthieu Pigasse, and François-Henri Pinault on May 4, 2021 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Finance |
B.Z. Ullstein GmbH
![]() B.Z. Ullstein GmbH Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Part of Axel Springer SE, B.Z. Ullstein GmbH is a German company that provides news and information about current events, sports, lifestyle, and world news. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. The CEOs are Julian Deutz and Mathias Döpfner. The company was founded in 2005. | Consumer Services |
Axel Springer Digital GmbH
![]() Axel Springer Digital GmbH Investment ManagersFinance Axel Springer Digital GmbH (Axel Springer Digital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Axel Springer SE founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Finance |
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