Heinz-Georg Baus
German entrepreneur (1934–2016) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Heinz-Georg Baus (25 February 1934 – 10 May 2016) was a German billionaire and the owner of the home improvement retail chain Bauhaus AG. In March 2016, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$3.8 billion.[1]
Heinz-Georg Baus | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 February 1934 Heidelberg, Germany |
| Died | 10 May 2016 (aged 82) |
| Occupation(s) | Owner, Bauhaus AG |
| Children | Bernd Baus |
Early life
Baus was born in Heidelberg, Germany on 25 February 1934.[2][3] Baus trained as a carpenter.[1]
Career
Baus opened the first Bauhaus store in Mannheim in 1960. There are now 250 stores and 17,000 employees in 17 countries across Europe.[1]
Personal life
He was married with one son, Bernd Baus, who is a managing director at Bauhaus. He lived in Monaco.[1]
Baus died on 10 May 2016.[4]
References
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