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Hearst Corporation
Hearst Corporation operates as an asset owner with roots in media. Steven R. Swartz serves as president and chief executive. William Randolph Hearst III chairs...
Hearst Corporation
Hearst Corporation operates as an asset owner with roots in media. Steven R. Swartz serves as president and chief executive. William Randolph Hearst III chairs the board. The firm deploys capital through direct ownership of operating companies and real assets. Confirmed holdings include 100 percent of Fitch Group, 50 percent of A+E Networks, and 20 percent of ESPN Inc. Additional positions cover QGenda and CAMP Systems International. Real estate includes Hearst Tower in New York and multiple California ranches totaling over 200,000 acres of timberland and grazing land. Geographic exposure centers on the United States with activity in the Middle East through partnerships. Team size and additional offices remain undisclosed. The firm maintains The Hearst Foundations, established in 1946, which reported 68M in giving focused on culture, education, health, and social services. December 2024 sponsorship of Abu Dhabi Finance Week addressed green blockchain mining. Ownership structure centers on the Hearst Family Trust, which holds controlling interest and separates operating decisions from philanthropic vehicles.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
—
AUM
2.8B (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Steven R. Swartz
President and CEO
William Randolph Hearst III
Chairman of the Board
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Hearst Corporation?
Steven R. Swartz serves as president and CEO. William Randolph Hearst III chairs the board and acts as trustee of the Hearst Family Trust.
Does Hearst Corporation participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes through direct ownership of operating businesses and real assets. Confirmed positions include full ownership of Fitch Group and joint ownership of A+E Networks.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates from media operations built over decades, including ownership stakes in ESPN Inc. and A+E Networks.
Does Hearst Corporation maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The Hearst Foundations operate as independent private philanthropies established in 1946 with separate governance from the corporation.
What is Hearst Corporation's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
No external fund commitments or co-investment activity with third-party GPs appear in available records.
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