Elisabeth Varn

Elisabeth Varn has been a member of Burda’s Executive Board since July 2026 and is responsible for the German media business. She has been with Burda since 2009 and has played a key role in shaping the strategic and operational development of BurdaVerlag. Prior to that, she worked at Booz Allen Hamilton in media and entertainment consulting, primarily on international projects in Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. In her previous roles at Burda—including as CFO, COO, and co-managing director of BurdaVerlag—she has been a key driver of the transformation of the media business and the adoption of artificial intelligence.