Markus Blocher
Markus Blocher | |
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| Born | April 16, 1971 Zürich, Switzerland |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, CEO |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Majority ownership of EMS-Chemie and Dottikon ES |
Markus Christoph Blocher (born April 16, 1971) is a Swiss entrepreneur and billionaire. He is the sole son of former Federal Councilor Christoph Blocher and the younger sibling of National Councilor Magdalena Martullo-Blocher. With an estimated net worth of $3.4 billion as reported by Forbes, Blocher is counted among the wealthiest individuals in Switzerland. He maintains majority ownership in Swiss chemical firms EMS-Chemie and Dottikon ES.
Early life and education
Markus Blocher was born in Zürich, Switzerland, to parents Christoph and Silvia Blocher. His godmother is Rosmarie Ebner, spouse of financier Martin Ebner. He spent his childhood mainly in Feldmeilen near Lake Zurich and participated in a student exchange program in the United States. In 2000, he obtained a doctoral degree from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH).
Career
Following his academic achievements, Blocher dedicated three years to consulting at McKinsey & Company. Beginning in 2002, he assumed the role of Vice President of Special Projects at EMS-Chemie located in Domat/Ems. The subsequent year, he was appointed managing director of Dottikon ES, then under EMS Group’s umbrella, where he spearheaded its stock market debut in 2005. In November 2005, Blocher traded his controlling shares in EMS with his sisters to acquire majority control of Dottikon ES. He currently serves as both CEO and chairman of the company’s board. In 2020, he received the title 'Swiss CEO of the Year' according to the Obermatt rankings.
Personal life
Blocher is married and has seven children. His place of residence is Wollerau.