Haniel family

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Haniel
Business family
Place of originDuisburg, Palatinate
Founded
  • Start of business activities
    1756, Duisburg
  • 268 years ago

The Haniel family (German pronunciation: [ˈhaːniˌɛl]) is a German entrepreneurial dynasty originating in Duisburg, Rhineland who is primarily known for their multigenerational Franz Haniel & Cie. concern which was founded in 1756. They belong among the richest German families.[1][2]

The family business Franz Haniel & Cie is owned by roughly 680 family shareholders. The concern owns participations of 800-900 companies with an annual turnover of EUR 3,9 billion (2014) and 11,544 employees worldwide (2014). Chairman of the Supervisory board is Franz Markus Haniel. He is also an honorary member of the Haniel foundation (German: Haniel-Stiftung).[3][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Die 25 vermögendsten Familien und Personen Deutschlands 2023". private banking magazin (in German). 9 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  2. ^ "Die zehn reichsten Großfamilien". www.t-online.de (in German). 2013-10-08. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  3. ^ "Haniel forced into the limelight". www.ft.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  4. ^ "Kuratorium". Haniel Stiftung (in German). Retrieved 2024-02-28.