Wolters Kluwer, a global expert solutions company, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary on Euronext Amsterdam, a milestone it marked with a ceremonial gong at the world's oldest stock exchange. The event also marked the 20th year of leadership under CEO Nancy McKinstry, who holds the distinction of being among the select group of nine CEOs in the S&P Global 1200 who have served continuously for two decades. McKinstry is also recognized as the longest-serving female CEO of a Dutch publicly traded company.
Under McKinstry's guidance, Wolters Kluwer has undergone a successful digital transformation. AI-driven solutions now contribute to half of the company's digital revenues, a shift that has earned them multiple industry awards and fostered an inclusive company culture renowned for technological innovation.
The company, initially listed as Informatie en Communicatie Unie (ICU) in 1973, was renamed Wolters Samsom Groep in 1983 and merged with Kluwer in 1987. Today, Wolters Kluwer operates in over 40 countries and serves customers in more than 180 countries.
In terms of financial performance, Wolters Kluwer reported €5.5 billion ($6.2 billion) in revenues for 2022 and employs approximately 20,900 people globally. This robust performance underscores the company's global reach and impact, reflecting the success of its strategies under McKinstry's long-standing leadership.
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