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Mark Mateschitz
Global Rank
#38

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Mark Mateschitz

CEO, Red Bull GmbH
AT
Real-Time Net Worth
$43.4B
As of December 2025
Age
33
Source
Red Bull
Industry
food-beverage
Citizenship
AT

Biography

Mark Mateschitz, the son of Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz, inherited a 49% stake in Red Bull GmbH after his father's death in October 2022. This placed him among the youngest billionaires globally. Mateschitz, now 33 years old, has a net worth of $43.4 billion, primarily from his ownership of Red Bull. Red Bull, in 2024, had a revenue of €11.227 billion. Mateschitz stepped down from his role as Head of Organics to focus on his shareholder role. He resides in Salzburg, Austria, and is not known to be married. The company also owns multiple sports teams, and sponsors a variety of events and athletes, greatly impacting the food-beverage industry.

Wealth Over Time

In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Mark Mateschitz was born in May 1992. He is the only child of Dietrich Mateschitz and Anita Gerhardter. Details about his upbringing were kept private.

Rise to Success

After Dietrich Mateschitz's death in October 2022, Mark inherited his father's 49% stake in Red Bull GmbH. He stepped down from his role as Head of Organics at Red Bull to focus on his role as a shareholder.

Key Business Strategies

Mark Mateschitz's primary involvement is as a shareholder in Red Bull. The company's strategies include brand building through sports sponsorships and events. In 2024, more than 12.6 billion cans of Red Bull were sold worldwide. The company is known for its strong marketing campaigns and its focus on youth culture.

Philanthropy

Information on Mark Mateschitz's direct philanthropic initiatives is limited. However, he is associated with the Wings for Life Foundation, which supports spinal cord research. This foundation was co-founded by his father. In 2023, Red Bull allocated a portion of its profits to shareholders, with Mateschitz receiving a $615 million dividend.

Career Milestones

2018

Founded Thalheimer Heilwasser GmbH

Launched a company that bottles and sells mineral water.

2022

Inherited 49% stake in Red Bull GmbH

Became a major shareholder after the death of his father, Dietrich Mateschitz.

2022

Stepped down as Head of Organics at Red Bull

Focused on his role as a shareholder.

Philanthropy & Social Impact

Medical Research

Wings for Life Foundation

Undisclosed

Supports spinal cord research.

Business Philosophy & Leadership

Notable Quotes

"I don't believe in being both an employee and a shareholder in the same company. I will concentrate on my role as a shareholder, interpret it and contribute in a way that I consider sensible and necessary."

Leadership Principles

Focus on Shareholder Role

Prioritizing the responsibilities and contributions of a major shareholder.