About Klaus Michael Kuehne
Klaus Michael Kuehne is an 82 years old German billionaire businessman. He is well known as the founder of Melmed Holding AG and IPMD GmbH and who has been at the helm of 6 different companies. Presently he is the chairman at Klaus Michael Kuehne foundation; Chairman a Kuehne Logistics University GmbH, Managing Director at Melmed Holding AG and Managing Director & Director at IPMD GmbH.
Early life
Klaus Michael Kuehne was born on June 2, 1937 in Hamburg, Germany. Kuehne is the only child of his parents Alfred Kuehne and Mercedes. Talking about his education, he has completed an undergraduate degree from Bucerius Law School in 1956.
Career
Klaus Michael Kuenhne joined his family business, which was co-founded by his grandfather in 1958. He later took the position of CEO in 1966. In year 2003, in partnership with the city of Hamburg and the Technical University of Hamburg, Kuehne founded the Hamburg School of Logistics, later renamed Kuehne Logistics University.In 2008 the Klaus-Michael Kuehne Foundation was founded in 2008, and
has devoted itself primarily to the promotion of culture in Germany and, in particular, Hamburg. Logistics magnate Klaus-Michael Kuehne is an only child and has no children. His charitable foundation will manage his wealth upon his death.
Personal Life
Klaus Michael Kuehne was single up till the age of 52 years. He thought it was his time to achieve and earn, so he didn’t took marital and family liabilities on his shoulders. He married his wife Christine Kuehne in 1989. The couple does not have any child to survive them. Coming to the point of his legal heir, it has been a debatable question on internet portals.
Currently he is residing in Switzerland.
Net worth
As per information available on web resources, Klaus Michael Kuehne’s net worth is estimated to be $13.5 billion. He stands at number 101 position in Forbes list of World’s billionaires.
