Anton Kathrein Jr. | |
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Born | 1983 or 1984 (age 40–41)[1] |
Nationality | German |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Owner and CEO of Kathrein |
Spouse | Married |
Children | 2 |
Parent | Anton Kathrein Sr. |
Anton Kathrein Jr. (born 1983/1984) is a German billionaire businessman. He is the owner of Kathrein-Werke KG, a German manufacturer of cables, antenna and receivers that allows cellphone signals to travel across the world. The company was originally founded in Rosenheim in 1919.
Early life
editKathrein was born in Germany, the son of Anton Kathrein Sr., and grandson of Anton Kathrein, who founded the company in 1919.[2]
Career
editKathrein took charge of the company in 2012 following his father's death.[2] His father had run the company since 1972.[1]
As of November 2015, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$1.51 billion.[1]
Personal life
editHe is married, with two children, and lives near Rosenheim.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Anton Kathrein Jr". Forbes. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
- ^ a b "From Cellar Workshop to Technology Leader". Kathrein. Archived from the original on 2015-03-20. Retrieved 15 November 2015.