Early Life and Education
Christian Wilhelm Erich Haub, known as Christian W.E. Haub, was born in 1964 in Tacoma, Washington, USA. He is a German-American businessman. He comes from a prominent German business family, receiving an excellent education from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration.
Rise to Success
Haub's career includes being the CEO of Tengelmann Group, a retail conglomerate. He is also the chairman and president of Emil Capital Partners. He has held various executive positions at The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Inc. (A&P) from 1991 to 2012. In 2021, Christian bought an additional stake in Tengelmann from his brother's children and is now the largest shareholder.
Key Business Strategies
Haub has been involved with diversifying Tengelmann's holdings, investing in startups and emerging industries. His leadership has been tested during economic downturns and shifts in consumer behavior, and he is known for his long-term planning and fostering innovation.
Philanthropy
Christian Haub is dedicated to philanthropy and community service, and has collaborated with The Children's Health Fund. He and his parents, Erivan and Helga Haub, made a significant contribution of $20 million and 295 pieces of Western art to the Tacoma Art Museum, leading to the establishment of the Haub Family Galleries wing in December 2014.
