Erich Wesjohann & family
$6.6B
Born
Jun 02, 1945
Age
80
Source of Wealth
Poultry genetics
Residence
Visbek,
Citizenship
Germany
Marital Status
Married
Children
3
Education
- Erich Wesjohann is the chairman and namesake of Germany-based EW Group, the world's largest poultry breeding and genetics company.
- EW Group was founded in 1999, when Wesjohann and his brother Paul-Heinz decided to split up their family chicken company, originally dating to 1932.
- In 2020, EW Group pulled in total revenue of $3.3 billion. Two U.S. poultry breeders Aviagen and Hubbard make up key assets in EW Group's portfolio.
- The low-profile billionaire and his wife have transferred a portion of ownership in EW Group to other members of their family over the years.
| Exchange | Ticker | Company Name | Number Of Shares | Share Price | Currency Code |
|---|