Christoph Henkel
Fashion & Retail

Christoph Henkel Net Worth

Christoph Henkel was born in 1958 in London, United Kingdom, Germany and inherited an interest in Henkel AG, a global powerhouse in chemicals and consumer products, upon the death of his father, Konrad, in 1999. Henkel AG was founded by his grandfather Fritz Henkel in 1876 and went public in 1985. Christoph held various management positions at Nestle and Henkel operating units prior to joining Henkel AG in 1989 and now serves as vice chairman of Henkel's Shareholders' Committee. He is also the principal and founding partner of investment firm Canyon Equity LLC, which is active in acquisitions and the development of luxury boutique hotels and resorts. In addition, Christoph invests in tech, biotech and movie-production companies, and has real estate holdings in Europe and the U.S. He is the chairman of the Konrad Henkel foundation, which supports Heinrich Heine University in Duesseldorf, and is an avid outdoorsman who is active in acquiring land for conservation.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1958
Birth Place London, United Kingdom, Germany
Age 65 YEARS OLD
Residence London, England
Occupation businessman
Spouse(s) Katrin Bellinger

💰 Net worth: $1.4 Billion (2024)

Christoph Henkel, a prominent figure in the fashion and retail industry in Germany, is projected to have a net worth of $1.4 billion in 2024. With his extensive knowledge and expertise in the sector, Henkel has successfully amassed a substantial fortune over the years. As an influential entrepreneur, he has made significant contributions to the German fashion and retail landscape, earning him a well-deserved reputation and financial success. Henkel's net worth is a testament to his astute business acumen and unrivaled passion for the industry.

2014 $1.55 Billion
2015 $1.7 Billion
2016 $1.5 Billion
2017 $1.8 Billion
2018 $2.09 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1876

Henkel's grandfather, Fritz Henkel, founded Henkel, a cleaning products company, in 1876. His Father, Konrad Henkel, took over the company and turned it into a global corporation. Christoph Henkel was born in February 1958

1999

Henkel inherited a £1 billion stake in the German chemical company Henkel shortly after his father's death in 1999.

2007

He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Düsseldorf in 2007.

2015

In April 2015, the Sunday Times estimated his net worth at £1.07 billion.

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