Karl Hans Albrecht Jr. (born 1948) is a German billionaire, and the son of Karl Albrecht, who founded the discount supermarket chain Aldi with his brother Theo.
Karl Albrecht Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1948 (age 75–76) Essen, Germany |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | heir to Aldi fortune |
| Spouse | Gabriele Mertes |
| Parent(s) | Karl Albrecht, Mia Tenbrink |
| Relatives | Beate Heister (sister) Theo Albrecht (uncle) Theo Albrecht Jr. (first cousin) Berthold Albrecht (first cousin) |
Albrecht worked for Aldi Süd in various roles until his resignation due to a cancer diagnosis (from which he subsequently recovered). He and his sister Beate Heister control the family trust, the Siepmann Stiftung (named for their mother), which, in turn, controls Aldi Süd, the source of their joint fortune.[1]
According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, he has an estimated net worth of US$14.3 billion, making him the 149th wealthiest person in the world, as of June 2021.[2]
As per Forbes list of The Richest People In The World, dated 8 MARCH 2024 Karl Albrecht Jr. ranked #118 with a net worth of $15.9 Billion.[3]
He is married to Gabriele Mertes, and they have no children.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Beate Heister". LittleSis. Public Accountability Initiative. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Karl Albrecht Jr". Bloomberg. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "The Richest People In The World".
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