Wolters Kluwer is a global provider of professional information, software solutions and services, with headquarters in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Tracing its roots to the 19th century, the company was formed in 1987 through the merger of the Dutch publishing houses Wolters‐Samsom and Kluwer. Today, Wolters Kluwer serves professionals in the legal, tax and accounting, healthcare and regulatory sectors, delivering digital content and workflow tools designed to improve productivity and decision-making.
The company’s operations are organized into key segments: Legal & Regulatory, Tax & Accounting, Health, and Governance, Risk & Compliance. In the Legal & Regulatory segment, Wolters Kluwer offers editorially curated research platforms and practice management software. Its Tax & Accounting division provides solutions for corporate and public accounting firms, including CCH Axcess and TaxWise. The Health unit supports clinicians and healthcare organizations with evidence-based clinical decision support tools such as UpToDate, while the Governance, Risk & Compliance segment offers compliance solutions for environmental, health and safety professionals.
Wolters Kluwer maintains a strong global footprint, with operations spanning Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The company’s digital-first strategy emphasizes cloud-based delivery and data analytics, enabling customers to access content and software via secure online platforms. This focus on innovation and technology has driven ongoing migration from print to digital channels and has underpinned strategic acquisitions that expand Wolters Kluwer’s capabilities in specialized markets.
Governed under Dutch corporate law, Wolters Kluwer is led by an Executive Board and a Supervisory Board, reflecting a commitment to strong governance and accountability. Nancy McKinstry has served as Chief Executive Officer since 2003, overseeing the transformation into a digital solutions leader. The company’s leadership team continues to invest in research and development, partnerships and targeted acquisitions to support professional workflows around the world.
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