Wolters Kluwer

Company Description

Wolters Kluwer is a global information services company that provides essential software, data, and expertise to professionals in healthcare, tax, accounting, legal, and compliance fields. When a doctor needs the latest medical guidance, an accountant files complex tax returns, or a lawyer researches case law, they often turn to Wolters Kluwer's products. The company's best-known products include UpToDate (clinical decision support used by doctors worldwide), CCH (tax and accounting software), TeamMate (audit management), and Lippincott (medical education and nursing resources). These tools are deeply embedded in professional workflows—hospitals, law firms, accounting practices, and corporations rely on them daily. The company serves customers in over 180 countries and generates more than 60% of its revenue in North America. Wolters Kluwer traces its roots back nearly two centuries to 1836 when the Wolters publishing house was founded in Groningen, Netherlands. Through numerous mergers and acquisitions, the company evolved from a traditional publisher into a digital-first information and software provider. Today, the vast majority of revenue comes from digital products and services rather than print publications. Headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, with approximately 21,700 employees worldwide, Wolters Kluwer generated €5.9 billion in revenue in 2024. The company has been led since 2003 by CEO Nancy McKinstry—the first non-Dutch and first female CEO in the company's history—who has driven a successful transformation from publishing to software and analytics. The company continues to invest in AI capabilities, including acquiring legal AI company Libra Technology in late 2025.