Klaus-Michael Kühne
Klaus-Michael Kühne is a prominent German businessman and billionaire, known as the richest man in Germany. He is the majority owner of the Kühne + Nagel logistics company and has made significant contributions to various fields, including health and education. Kühne is particularly passionate about his hometown of Hamburg, where he aims to establish a world-class opera house, reflecting his commitment to cultural development. Residing in Schindellegi, Switzerland, he enjoys the benefits of a favorable tax environment while maintaining a strong connection to his roots in Germany.
Born on Jan 01, 1936 (89 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2 | 6.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 18,573 | $240,000 | 437$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,984 | $700,000 | 646$ |
| Totals | 3 | 18,851,331 | 26,557 | $940,000 | 1,083$ |
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Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Klaus-Michael Kühne is noted as the biggest 'loser' in the wealth rankings this year.
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Portugal:
Klaus-Michael Kühne is a multimillionaire and the largest investor in Lufthansa, holding 15% via Kühne Aviation.
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Portugal:
Klaus-Michael Kühne is the major investor in Lufthansa, holding 15% via Kühne Aviation.
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Switzerland:
Klaus-Michael Kühne is financing the new opera house in Hamburg.
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Germany:
Klaus-Michael Kühne plans to gift the city of Hamburg a new opera house if they cover the development costs.
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Switzerland:
Klaus-Michael Kühne is one of the experienced entrepreneurs who invested in René Benko's ventures.
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Switzerland:
Klaus-Michael Kühne is a significant benefactor of HSV, whose influence has been mixed.
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Switzerland:
Klaus-Michael Kühne is a billionaire investor involved with Signa Prime.
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Switzerland:
Klaus-Michael Kühne is a billionaire who holds a majority stake in Kühne + Nagel.
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Switzerland:
Klaus-Michael Kühne is mentioned as a prominent entrepreneur who believed in René Benko despite the risks.
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