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Christoph Henkel is a prominent German billionaire businessman, renowned for his connection to the consumer goods industry and his substantial stake in Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, the multinational company founded by his grandfather. With a current estimated net worth of $1.9 billion, Henkel is also the founding partner of Canyon Equity, a private equity firm. His career includes significant management roles at major corporations, demonstrating his business acumen and leadership.
Christoph Henkel was born on February 11, 1958, in Düsseldorf, West Germany. His grandfather, Friedrich Karl Henkel, founded Henkel, a cleaning products company, in 1876. His father, Konrad Henkel, later took over the company, transforming it into a global corporation. Growing up in an affluent family, Christoph Henkel had access to quality education and opportunities.
Henkel inherited a £1 billion stake in the German chemical company Henkel shortly after his father's death in 1999. He served as vice chairman of Henkel AG's shareholders' committee until 2022. His financial acumen and ventures placed him 5th on the Sunday Times Rich List 2022, boasting an estimated family fortune of £15 billion, and 1,118th globally.
Christoph Henkel is the co-founder and co-owner of Canyon Equity, a company headquartered in Larkspur, California, which focuses on investments in various industries. He also owns the luxurious Dunton Hot Springs resort in Dunton, Colorado, US.
Christoph Henkel supports philanthropy through trusteeships, including at the UK education charity IntoUniversity.
Joined the Shareholders' Committee of Henkel.
Inherited a £1 billion stake in Henkel after his father's death.
Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Düsseldorf.
Retired from the Shareholders' Committee of Henkel.
Supports the UK education charity IntoUniversity.
"We were taught from early childhood that the family business comes before the family."
