Klaus-Michael Kühne
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Klaus-Michael Kühne (born 2 June 1937) is a German billionaire businessman. In October 2021, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index estimated Kühne's net worth to be US$36.2 billion, making him the richest person in Germany.[2] He is the honorary chairman and majority owner (53.3%) of the international transport company Kühne + Nagel, co-founded by his grandfather, August Kühne (1855–1932).[3]
Klaus-Michael Kühne | |
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Born | (1937-06-02) 2 June 1937 (age 86) Hamburg, Germany |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Richest person in Germany |
Title | Honorary chairman, Kühne + Nagel[1] |
Parent | Alfred Kühne |
Relatives | August Kühne (grandfather) |
Website | www |
As important shareholder of flag-carrier Lufthansa, main owner of Hapag-Lloyd and Kühne+Nagel, Kühne is one of the money elites of Germany with influence into politics and economic circles.[4][5] All of his main companies and investments make their sales in Germany. However, Kühne does not pay any taxes in Germany for his holding company or his private assets.[6]