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Rank #2750

Harald Link

Net worth $1.4B

Diversified · Thailand

Born
Jan 12, 1955
Age
71
Source
Diversified
Residence
Bangkok
Citizenship
Thailand
Marital status
Married
Children
2
Education
Master of Business Administration, University of St Gallen

Net worth over time

Biography

  • Harald Link is the third-generation head of Thailand's storied B.Grimm group, with interests that include energy, real estate, transport and healthcare.
  • Founded in 1878 as Siam Dispensary, it was acquired by Link's grandfather Adolf Link in 1914.
  • After studying in Switzerland and Germany, where he grew up, Link arrived in Bangkok in 1978 to join his uncle in the family firm.
  • Chief executive since 1987, Link is grooming daughter Caroline to succeed him.
  • In 2017, Link listed the group's power unit in what was the first ever IPO of a group company. It does business in nine countries.
  • Link is an avid polo player.
  • His wife is a titled princess of Liechtenstein.
  • B.Grimm has sponsored the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra.

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