Christoph Henkel
Christoph Henkel | |
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| Born | February 11, 1958 Düsseldorf, West Germany |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1991–2022 (Henkel Shareholders' Committee) |
| Known for | Co-founder and co-owner of Canyon Equity; former member of Henkel's Shareholders' Committee |
Christoph Henkel (born 11 February 1958) is a German billionaire entrepreneur residing in London. As of September 2021, his estimated net worth stands at approximately US$1.7 billion.
Early life
Henkel was born in Düsseldorf, West Germany, and is the grandson of Friedrich Karl Henkel, who established the cleaning products firm Henkel in 1876. His father, Konrad Henkel, played a significant role in transforming the company into a multinational enterprise.
Career
Following the passing of his father in 1999, Henkel inherited a £1 billion shareholding in the German chemical conglomerate Henkel.
He is a co-founder and co-owner of Canyon Equity, headquartered in Larkspur, California, and possesses ownership of the Dunton Hot Springs resort located in Dunton, Colorado, USA.
According to the Sunday Times Rich List 2022, the Henkel family’s wealth was appraised at £15 billion, placing them fifth among the wealthiest individuals in the UK, ranked #1,118 worldwide, and 71st within Germany.
Henkel was a member of Henkel's Shareholders' Committee from 1991 until 2022.
Personal life
Residing in London, England, Henkel is married to Katrin Bellinger, an art dealer with expertise in Old Master drawings. The couple has two sons.
In 2007, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Düsseldorf.