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Christian Haub
Rank #1256
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Christian Haub

Net Worth
$3.395B
0% (24h)
Christian Haub (born 1964) is a German billionaire businessman, known for leading the Tengelmann Group, a global retail conglomerate. As CEO, he oversees operations across discount grocery, e-commerce, and retail in Europe and North America. Haub's career includes roles as CEO of A&P and board memberships at Metro Inc. and Boston College. With a net worth of $3.5 billion, Haub also leads Emil Capital Partners and is recognized for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and the arts.

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The Full Dossier

Early Life

Christian Wilhelm Erich Haub, often known as Christian W.E. Haub, was born in 1964 in Tacoma, Washington, U.S. He is a German billionaire businessman. Haub is the CEO of the Tengelmann Group, a company established in 1867 by his family. He spent his childhood in Germany.

Rise to Success

Haub's career includes a significant tenure as CEO of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P) from December 1991 to February 2002. He then became the sole managing partner of the Tengelmann Group. In 2018, following his brother's disappearance, he consolidated leadership and now oversees the group's operations. Haub is also the chairman and president of Emil Capital Partners. He has been a board member of Metro Inc.

Key Business Strategies

Christian Haub's leadership focuses on strategic investments in companies demonstrating core values through sustainable and profitable management. Tengelmann Group invests in market leaders or those striving for leadership in the retail, real estate, and venture capital sectors. He has spearheaded the expansion of Tengelmann Group, including key subsidiaries like OBI and KiK.

Philanthropy

Haub is known for his commitment to philanthropy and community service. He has collaborated with The Children's Health Fund, and he and his wife, Liliane, are involved in supporting education through the Liliane and Christian Haub Professorship at the University of Wyoming.

Career Timeline

2018

Sole CEO of Tengelmann Group

Became sole managing partner and CEO of the Tengelmann Group.

2000

Co-CEO of Tengelmann Group

Became Co-CEO of Tengelmann Group.

1991

CEO of A&P

Became CEO of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P).

1989

Investment Banking

Began his career in investment banking with Dillon Read in New York.

Philanthropic Impact

Arts$20M

Haub Family Galleries

Donation to the Tacoma Art Museum, leading to the establishment of the Haub Family Galleries wing.

EducationUnknown

Liliane and Christian Haub Professorship

Establishment of a professorship at the University of Wyoming to support work in environment and natural resources.

HealthcareUnknown

Mayo Clinic

Established the Erivan K. and Helga Haub Family Fund and two named professorships to support medical research

Key Business Ventures & Holdings

CompanyStakeValue
Tengelmann Group68.67%—

Net Worth History

In-Depth Analysis

Early Life

Christian Wilhelm Erich Haub, often known as Christian W.E. Haub, was born in 1964 in Tacoma, Washington, U.S. He is a German billionaire businessman. Haub is the CEO of the Tengelmann Group, a company established in 1867 by his family. He spent his childhood in Germany.

Rise to Success

Haub's career includes a significant tenure as CEO of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P) from December 1991 to February 2002. He then became the sole managing partner of the Tengelmann Group. In 2018, following his brother's disappearance, he consolidated leadership and now oversees the group's operations. Haub is also the chairman and president of Emil Capital Partners. He has been a board member of Metro Inc.

Key Business Strategies

Christian Haub's leadership focuses on strategic investments in companies demonstrating core values through sustainable and profitable management. Tengelmann Group invests in market leaders or those striving for leadership in the retail, real estate, and venture capital sectors. He has spearheaded the expansion of Tengelmann Group, including key subsidiaries like OBI and KiK.

Philanthropy

Haub is known for his commitment to philanthropy and community service. He has collaborated with The Children's Health Fund, and he and his wife, Liliane, are involved in supporting education through the Liliane and Christian Haub Professorship at the University of Wyoming.

Data Sources & Methodology

Figures for Christian Haub are synthesized from the sources below and cross-checked against our net worth methodology. Estimates may lag market moves; see corrections to report discrepancies.

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