Portrait of Michaela Herz

Rank #3127

Michaela Herz

Net worth $1.2B

Coffee · Germany

Born
Jan 01, 1970
Age
56
Source
Coffee
Residence
Hamburg
Citizenship
Germany
Marital status
Children
0
Education

Net worth over time

Biography

  • Michaela Herz owns 45% of the private equity firm Mayfair SE, whose investments have included the sports apparel company Puma.
  • She is a granddaughter of Tchibo cofounder Max Herz, who built a fortune based on the import and sale of coffee.
  • Her father, Guenter, ran Tchibo for almost 35 years. The family also built a stake in skin-care company Beiersdorf, whose brands include Nivea.
  • Guenter and his sister, Daniela Herz-Schnoeckel, founded Mayfair after they sold their stake in the family business in 2003.
  • As one of Mayfair's managing directors, Michaela Herz is active in shaping investment decisions.
  • Daniela Herz-Schnoeckel and her children have exited Mayfair, reportedly founding Bilton Holding AG to invest primarily in real estate.