Bernard Broermann
Bernard Grosse Broermann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943-11-20 Damme, Germany |
| Died | 2024-02-25 |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, billionaire |
| Years active | 1970s–2024 |
| Known for | Founder of Asklepios Kliniken |
Bernard Grosse Broermann (20 November 1943 – 25 February 2024) was a German entrepreneur and billionaire, renowned as the founder of Asklepios Kliniken, which ranks among the top three private hospital groups in Germany. The organization employs more than 68,000 staff members and operates 170 healthcare institutions globally.
Early life
Raised in Damme, Broermann initially pursued studies in medicine and chemistry at universities in Berlin and Münster. He later transitioned to law and business administration, successfully passing both state legal examinations and gaining qualification as a lawyer. In 1970, he earned a doctoral degree in law with a thesis focused on investment regulations. During his academic tenure, he established "Capital Treuhand," a firm managing funds regulated by the SEC, which he eventually sold. Additionally, Broermann obtained an MBA from INSEAD and Harvard University.
Career
Prior to founding Asklepios Kliniken in 1984, Broermann gained professional experience as both an accountant and legal practitioner.
Under his leadership, Asklepios broadened its portfolio to include upscale hospitality ventures through Dr. Broermann Hotels & Residences GmbH. This expansion involved acquiring prestigious properties such as the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski in Hamburg, the Kempinski Hotel Falkenstein near Frankfurt, the Villa Rothschild Kempinski, as well as Swiss establishments including the Grand Hôtel Suisse Majestic Montreux and the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace.
By February 2024, Forbes valued Broermann’s fortune at approximately US$3.5 billion.
Broermann Medical Innovation Award
Launched in October 2024, the Broermann Medical Innovation Award opened for submissions starting January 2025 and is scheduled to be presented for the first time that same year. The award features a significant endowment of one million euros.
The funding for this prize comes from Broermann gemeinnützige GmbH, while the award ceremony is coordinated by the University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg. The jury comprises professors from both Giessen and Marburg universities along with delegates from the Max Planck Society, Fraunhofer Society, Leibniz Association, and Asklepios.
Personal life and death
Broermann was married with three children and lived in Königstein, Germany. He died on 25 February 2024 at the age of 80.