Rank #1872
Christian Birkenstock
Net worth $2.3B
Shoes · Germany
- Born
- Sep 21, 1972
- Age
- 53
- Source
- Shoes
- Residence
- Kitzbuhel
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Marital status
- Children
- 0
- Education
Net worth over time
Biography
- Christian 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 Christian's father, Karl Birkenstock.
- In 2002, Christian and his two brothers, Alex 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.
Financial assets
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