Karl Albrecht Jr.
Karl Hans Albrecht Jr. (born 1948 in Essen) is a German billionaire, and the son of Karl Albrecht, who founded the discount supermarket chain Aldi with his brother Theo.
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| Born | 1948 (age 72–73) |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | heir to Aldi fortune |
| Net worth | US$41.3 billion (August 2020)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Gabriele Mertes |
| Children | none |
| Parent(s) | Karl Albrecht, Anna Siepmann |
| Relatives | Beate Heister (sister) |
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.[2]
Together with Heister, he has a net worth of US$41.3 billion, as of August 2020.[1]
He is married to Gabriele Mertes, and they have no children.[1]
References
- "Beate Heister & Karl Albrecht Jr". Forbes. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- "Beate Heister". LittleSis. Public Accountability Initiative. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
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