Bettina Würth
Bettina Würth | |
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| Born | October 9, 1961 Schwäbisch Hall, West Germany |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | Chairwoman of the advisory board for the Würth Group |
Bettina Würth (/wuːrth/ woor-th, born October 9, 1961) is a Swiss business executive of German origin, billionaire, and serves as the chairwoman of the advisory board for the Würth Group. As the eldest daughter of Reinhold Würth and granddaughter of the company's founder Adolf Würth, she plays a significant role within the Würth family. Bettina is counted among Switzerland's wealthiest individuals, with an estimated fortune ranging between CHF 3 and 3.5 billion.
Early life and education
Bettina was born in Schwäbisch Hall, West Germany, as the youngest offspring of Reinhold Würth and Carmen (née Linhardt). The Würth Group, a prominent screw wholesaler, was established by her grandfather in 1945. She has a sister, Marion Würth, who transitioned from organic farming to communication roles, and a brother, Markus Würth, who lives with disabilities resulting from a vaccination-related injury. The family adheres to the beliefs of the New Apostolic Church.
Her education included time at a boarding school, which she left during the 11th grade to focus on dance. Subsequently, she worked as a trainee at a Kindergarten in Munich. Desiring autonomy and some distance from her parents during that period, she returned in 1984 to undertake a commercial apprenticeship within the family enterprise.
Career
Following her apprenticeship, Bettina assumed multiple positions within the Würth Group, including assignments abroad. In 1992, her father appointed her as personal assistant to the head of the wood division. Her professional journey took her to Spain and Switzerland, where she met her future spouse. In 1996, she co-established Marion & Bettina Würth GmbH & Co KG, an agency specializing in live communications that played a role in advancing Würth Construction's presence in Germany. By 1998, she became part of the management team at the Würth Group.
Presently, she leads the advisory board of Würth Group and holds a seat on the supervisory board of the Adolf Würth Foundation.
Personal life
Bettina is married to Markus Johannes Baptist Rusch from Switzerland, who adopted her family name. Together they have four children. Through this marriage, she acquired Swiss citizenship.