Michael Stoschek
Michael Stoschek | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947/1948 Germany |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, businessman |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Known for | Chairman of Brose Fahrzeugteile |
Michael Stoschek (born 1947/1948) is a German billionaire entrepreneur and the chairman of Brose Fahrzeugteile, an automotive components manufacturer originally established by his grandfather, Max Brose.
Early life
Stoschek was born in Germany and received his education at Casimirianum Coburg. His mother, Christa, who pursued a career in acting, was the youngest child of Max Brose, the company's founder. After completing commercial apprenticeships both at the family business and at Siemens, he took over leadership of Brose Fahrzeugteile in 1971 at the age of 24, following the tenure of his aunt Gisela Brose. At that point, the company had approximately 1,000 employees and generated revenues of DM 50 million.
He has been married since 1972 and is a father to two children: Julia and Maximilian.
Career
Since assuming control of Brose Fahrzeugteile in 1971, Stoschek has grown the business into an international supplier within the automotive industry. As of November 2015, Forbes valued his net worth at around US$2.4 billion.
Personal life
Stoschek is married and has two children. His daughter, Julia Stoschek, is recognized for her significant collection of time-based media art and manages the Julia Stoschek Collection located in Düsseldorf. Established in 2007, this collection encompasses more than 2,500 m² of exhibition space. His son is Maximilian Stoschek.