Arend Heinrich Rudolf Oetker (born 30 March 1939) is a German businessman, philanthropist and heir of the Oetker family. He serves as honorary president of the Federation of German Industries.
Arend Oetker | |
|---|---|
 Oetker portrayed by Oliver Mark in 2019 | |
| Honorary President of Federation of German Industries | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arend Heinrich Rudolf Oetker 30 March 1939 Bielefeld, Germany |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Union |
| Spouse |
Brigitte Conzen
(m. 1975) |
| Relations | Oetker family |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent | Ursula Oetker (mother) |
| Alma mater | University of Cologne (PhD) Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | Businessman, philanthropist |
Early life and education
editOetker was born 30 March 1939 in Bielefeld, Nazi Germany (presently Germany), the oldest of five children, to Heinrich Oetker, a farmer originally from Wiedensahl in Lower Saxony, and Ursula Oetker (née Oetker; 1915–2005), of the Oetker family. His parents were 8. cousins hence his name is the same in the paternal line.[1] He had four siblings; Renate Ranebach (née Oetker; born 1940),[2] Ernst-August Oetker (1941–2016),[3][4] Regine Oetker (1944–2022)[5] and Roland Karl Theodor Oetker (born 1949).
He was raised at Hornoldendorf Manor near Detmold. He completed his Abitur at the Gymnasium Leopoldinium in Detmold. In 1960, after completed military service, he completed a commercial apprenticeship, at Münchmeyer & Co. in Hamburg. Ultimately he studied Political science in Hamburg, Berlin and Cologne, graduating with a PhD from the University of Cologne in 1967. He also attended Harvard Business School.[6][7]
Career
editIn 1967, Oetker entered Schwartauer Werke, which was part of his mothers inheritance. He currently is the chairman of Dr. Arend Oetker Holding GmbH & Co KG which holds numerous participations, most notably at Schwartauer Werke and Swiss-based Hero.
Personal life
editOetker is married to Brigitte Oetker (née Conzen). They have five children;
- Marie Theres Oetker (born 1976), married Schnell[8]
- Johanna Oetker (born 1979)[9]
- Leopold Oetker (born 1983)[10]
- Clara Oetker (born 1990)
- Ludwig Oetker (born 1993)
He is a resident of Berlin-Grunewald.[11] He is a colonel (Hauptmann) of the German army reserve.[12]
References
edit- ^ Lindner, Dr Konrad. ""Ich habe mich für Leipzig entschieden." / Leipzig-Lese". Leipzig-Lese (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ www.artnet.com https://www.artnet.com/artists/renate-ranebach/. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management (2024-04-08). HHL Ehrensenator Dr. Arend Oetker im Gespräch. Retrieved 2024-10-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ Death notice of Ernst-August Oetker https://www.lz-trauer.de/traueranzeige/ernst-august-oetker
- ^ Death notice of Regine Oetker https://lebenswege.faz.net/traueranzeige/regine-oetker
- ^ "Dr Arend Oetker – Convoco!". Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Business Psychology and Leadership". HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ manager, Christoph Neßhöver (2021-11-03). "Arend Oetker und Bad Schwartau: Was der Marmeladenkönig heute macht". www.manager-magazin.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ manager, Christoph Neßhöver (2021-11-03). "Arend Oetker und Bad Schwartau: Was der Marmeladenkönig heute macht". www.manager-magazin.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ manager, Christoph Neßhöver (2021-11-03). "Arend Oetker und Bad Schwartau: Was der Marmeladenkönig heute macht". www.manager-magazin.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Arend Oetker: Der feingeistige Anstifter | Stifterverband". www.stifterverband.org. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ https://dgap.org/dgap/gremien-der-dgap/prasident