Renate Reimann-Haas

Early Life

Renate Reimann-Haas was born on October 8, 1951, in Germany. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Karl Ludwig Reimann, from a wealthy entrepreneurial family. She is the oldest biological daughter of Albert Reimann and was adopted, along with her siblings, in 1965.

Rise to Success

Renate inherited an 11.1% stake in Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH from her father in 1984. This company later evolved into Reckitt Benckiser after a merger in 1999. Renate, along with her siblings, acquired a 95% mutual stake in JAB Holding Company.

Key Business Strategies

Renate's role has been pivotal in managing JAB Holding Company and expanding its business interests globally. The company has made strategic investments in the food and beverage sector, with brands such as Pret A Manger, Krispy Kreme, Peet's Coffee and Panera Bread. JAB has also expanded into healthcare and pet care through the acquisition of Compassion-First Pet Hospitals in 2019.

Philanthropy

Renate co-founded the non-profit Benckiser Stiftung Zukunft in 2005 which later transitioned to the Alfred Landecker Foundation, focusing on Holocaust remembrance and combating antisemitism. The foundation was created to address historical family ties to the Nazi era.