Early Life
Eva Maria Bucher-Haefner was born in Switzerland between 1956 and 1957. She is the daughter of Walter Haefner, a prominent Swiss businessman and billionaire. She grew up in a wealthy environment and enjoyed the benefits of her family's success.
Rise to Success
Eva Maria inherited a substantial estate from her father, Walter Haefner, after his death in 2012. He was the world's oldest billionaire at the time, with a net worth of $4.3 billion. Her fortune is largely derived from software investments and her family's stake in CA Technologies (formerly Computer Associates), which was acquired by Broadcom in 2020. She also inherited part of the car dealer AMAG, selling her stake in 2018.
Key Business Strategies
Bucher-Haefner is known for owning and managing Moyglare Stud Farm in Ireland, a renowned thoroughbred breeding farm. She is actively involved in the equestrian industry. Her strategy involves the successful management of the stud farm and investment in various ventures, including real estate.
Philanthropy
Eva Maria Bucher-Haefner is involved in philanthropy through the Walter-Haefner-Stiftung, of which she is the president. The foundation supports numerous projects in social, cultural, and educational sectors.
