Wolfgang Grupp
Wolfgang Grupp, 82, is the former CEO of the German clothing manufacturer Trigema, known for its quirky advertising featuring the monkey Charly. Despite facing criticism from animal rights advocates, Grupp's company has adapted its marketing strategy, now featuring an animated version of Charly as an 'AI-Fashion-Influencer' in their campaigns.
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Wolfgang Grupp, the former Trigema CEO, expressed a negative view on home-office work.
wie es jungen Menschen die Karriere verbaut
Switzerland· 2025-12-22
Wolfgang Grupp, a prominent German entrepreneur, publicly discussed his suicide attempt at the age of 83 due to depression and feelings of being unwanted.
Suizidalität bei älteren Männern: Ursachen und PräventionSwitzerland· 2025-10-09
Wolfgang Grupp, the long-time head of the German clothing company Trigema, has disclosed a suicide attempt.
Höheres Suizidrisiko und wichtige WarnsignaleSwitzerland· 2025-07-19
Wolfgang Grupp is known as a prominent entrepreneur in Germany and has publicly shared his struggles with depression related to aging.
Trigema-Gründer Wolfgang Grupp: "Ich leide an sogenannten Altersdepressionen" - Wirtschaft
Germany· 2025-07-18
Wolfgang Grupp revealed in a letter that he suffers from depression and attempted suicide.
Interview: Altersdepressionen sind verbreitet - GesundheitGermany· 2025-07-18
Wolfgang Grupp, the long-time CEO and owner of Trigema, reported a suicide attempt in a letter to his employees.
Trigema-Legende Wolfgang Grupp schreibt Mitarbeitern über SuizidversuchSwitzerland· 2025-07-17
Wolfgang Grupp, the former CEO of Trigema, publicly revealed his suicide attempt due to age-related depression.
Wolfgang Grupp macht Suizid-Versuch öffentlich
Luxembourg· 2025-07-17Wolfgang Grupp is a well-known businessman in Germany and the former CEO of Trigema.
Wolfgang Grupp im Krankenhaus: Zusammenhang mit Polizeieinsatz?Luxembourg· 2025-07-10Wolfgang Grupp is the long-time CEO of the clothing company Trigema, known for his iconic advertising alongside a character named Charly.
Nun liegt die volle Verantwortung bei den KindernSwitzerland· 2025-07-10Wolfgang Grupp has never met the advertising icon of his company, the monkey Charly.
Leute: Warum seine Familie Carsten Maschmeyer den "Bolo-King" nennt - PanoramaGermany· 2025-03-18
