Frequently asked questions - about Wolters Kluwer
1) In which markets does Wolters Kluwer operate?
Wolters Kluwer’s core markets are in the fields of health, tax, accounting, corporate services, financial services, law, and regulation.
2) What does the name Wolters Kluwer stand for?
Wolters Kluwer is the result of the 1987 merger of two of the biggest publishing companies in the Netherlands, Wolters Samsom Group and Kluwer. The company took the last names of two of its Dutch founders.
3) In which year was Wolters Kluwer founded?
The founders of publishing companies Wolters Samsom and Kluwer stem from the 19th century, Jan Berend Wolters started in 1836 and Aebele Everts Kluwer started in 1889 their companies.
4) What is Wolters Kluwer’s business strategy?
Wolters Kluwer’s strategy for 2007 and beyond is to accelerate profitable growth.
The four strategic imperatives that leverage the company's strengths to drive the strategy are:
- Grow leading positions in core vertical markets
- Capture key adjacent markets
- Exploit global scale and scope
- Institutionalize operational excellence
To learn more, watch this video interview with Wolters Kluwer CEO Nancy McKinstry.
5) In how many countries is Wolters Kluwer active?
Wolters Kluwer operates in over 26 countries in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region
6) How many people work at Wolters Kluwer?
Currently, Wolters Kluwer has approximately 18,450 employees worldwide
7) I would like to receive your company’s Annual Report. Can you send me this in hard-copy?
If you would like to receive a hard-copy, please send your full contact details to info@wolterskluwer.com and we will make sure the copy is send to you. For the online versions of the Wolters Kluwer Annual Report, please see the Reports page on this site.
8) Do you have your reports digitally instead of in print?
Yes, our 2006 Annual Report and 2006 Sustainable Entrepreneurship Report are available online. Please visit www.wolterskluwer.com/2006annualreport and www.wolterskluwer.com/2006SER for more information. Should you wish to receive a print copy, please send your contact details to info@wolterskluwer.com.