Walter Orthmann
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Walter Orthmann | |
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| Born | April 19, 1922 Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Occupation | Sales manager at textile company |
| Years active | 1938 - present |
| Known for | Working at the same company for over 80 years |
Walter Orthmann (born April 19, 1922)[1] is a Brazilian centenarian who holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career at a single company.[2]
He began working for the textile company ReneauxView in Brusque, Santa Catarina as a shipping assistant in 1938 and continued to work for the company as of 2022.[3][4]
Background[edit]
Orthmann is of German descent and was born in a Brazilian town with a large German population. He was described as an excellent student, but dropped out of school to provide financial assistance to his family.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Walter Orthmann shares career longevity secrets after breaking Guinness world record for longest ever tenure at single company | Fortune". 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/longest-career-in-the-same-company
- ^ "100-year-old man breaks world record for longest career at same company". www.fox6now.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ Avila, Joseph De. "This 100-Year-Old Man Sets Record for Longest Career at One Company". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ O'Kane, Caitlin (2022-05-03). "100-year-old man sets record for longest career at one company - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-03-22.