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David Schraven

CEO, Publisher, Correctiv · Germany

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-25

David Schraven is the CEO of Correctiv. Schraven is based in Germany. Schraven was born in 1970 in Bottrop and educated at University of Bonn.

David Schraven (born 1970 in Bottrop, Germany) founded Correctiv in 2014, Germany's first non-profit investigative newsroom. Earlier in his career, he was head of investigations at Funke Mediengruppe (2010-2014) and worked for major German outlets including taz and Süddeutsche Zeitung.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage of David Schraven has centered on the investigative work and institutional developments at CORRECTIV, the German nonprofit newsroom he founded. Headlines reflect the organization's focus on investigative journalism and fact-checking initiatives, as well as international scrutiny, including Russia's designation of CORRECTIV as an undesirable organization. Coverage also documents leadership changes within the organization and its expansion of collaborative reporting models.

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Born
1970 · Bottrop
Citizenship
Germany
Education
University of Bonn
Awards
Deutscher Reporterpreis

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David Schraven: FAQ

Who is David Schraven?
David Schraven is the CEO, Publisher of Correctiv, based in Germany.
What company does David Schraven lead?
David Schraven is CEO of Correctiv.
Where was David Schraven educated?
David Schraven studied at University of Bonn.