Karin Sartorius-Herbst

Early Life

Karin Sartorius-Herbst was born into an entrepreneurial family whose history is closely linked to the development of Sartorius AG. Her great-grandfather, Florenz Sartorius, founded a precision mechanics workshop in Göttingen in 1870, specializing in the manufacture of analytical balances. This later evolved into an internationally leading life science group.

Rise to Success

After studying, Karin Sartorius-Herbst entered the family business, working closely with her father. She has been significantly involved in various areas of the company, contributing to the development and expansion of Sartorius AG. Upon her father's death in 1998, she inherited a share in the company. Sartorius AG went public in 1990. In 2021, she increased her stake in the company.

Key Business Strategies

Karin Sartorius-Herbst's involvement has coincided with the company's expansion and strategic decisions, including the IPO in the 1990s, aimed at sustainable growth. She has focused on the social and cultural aspects of the company, embodying a role she describes as the company's 'social minister'.

Philanthropy

Karin Sartorius-Herbst is the chairwoman of the Sartorius-Herbst-Stiftung, which primarily supports healthcare, animal and nature conservation, and culture. The foundation's initiatives are mainly focused on the South Lower Saxony region, where she is rooted.