Portrait of Alex Birkenstock

Rank #1974

Alex Birkenstock

Net worth $2.1B

Shoes · Germany

Born
Nov 18, 1968
Age
57
Source
Shoes
Residence
Citizenship
Germany
Marital status
Children
0
Education

Net worth over time

Biography

  • Alex Birkenstock is an heir to German footwear company Birkenstock, which traces its roots back to 1774.
  • The company began making its trademark sandals in the 1960s, under the leadership of Alex's father, Karl Birkenstock.
  • In 2002, Alex and his two brothers, Christian and Stephan, were given control of the company.
  • Stephan Birkenstock sold his stake to his two brothers in 2013 for an undisclosed amount.
  • In 2021, the brothers sold Birkenstock to L Catterton and Bernard Arnault's holding company for more than $4.5 billion. Christian rolled forward a stake then worth $300 million.

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