Eduardo Hochschild
Eduardo Hochschild (born c. 1963) is a Peruvian businessman. He is the chairman of Hochschild Mining and Cementos Pacasmayo.[1]
Eduardo Hochschild Beeck | |
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| Born | c. 1963 Lima, Peru |
| Nationality | Peruvian |
| Alma mater | Tufts University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Chairman of Hochschild Mining Chairman of Cementos Pacasmayo |
| Net worth | US$1.2 billion (October 2018)[1] |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Luis Hochschild Plaut Ana Beeck Navarro |
Biography
Hochschild is the son of Ana Beeck Navarro and Luis Hochschild Plaut.[2] His father founded Cementos Pacasmayo;[2] co-founded the Tecnologia Superior University (TECSUP) with his brother-in-law, Rodolfo Beeck Navarro;[2] and is a cousin of Hernán Hochschild, president of Sociedad Nacional de Minería.[3] His great-uncle, Moritz Hochschild, founded Hochschild Mining.[1] In 1987, he graduated from the Tufts University School of Engineering with a degree in Engineering Physics. He then went to work for the family business as a mine safety assistant.[1] In 1998, his father was killed in a kidnapping attempt[4] and Eduardo assumed leadership of both companies.[2]
Personal life
He is married to attorney Mariana Correa Sabogal,[5] daughter of Gustavo Correa Miller and Dolores Sabogal Morzán; and the niece of former Peruvian first lady Violeta Correa and former Foreign Minister of Peru, Javier Correa Elías. They have 4 children: Alexia, Nicolás, Sofía, and Michelle.[5]
References
- "Eduardo Hochschild". Forbes. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- "$2 million gift to College of Technology to support global education". Purdue University News. November 14, 2013.
- "Luis Hochschild Shot Dead in Lima". BN Americas. May 6, 1998.
- "Peru Mining Executive Killed As Gunmen Abduct His Son". Wall Street Journal. May 6, 1998.
- Miranda, Beatriz (January 28, 2017). "La fabulosa colección Hochschild de arte contemporáneo viene a Madrid". El Mundo (in Spanish).