Klaus-Michael Kuehne

Klaus-Michael Kuehne

Klaus-Michael Kuehne (#46)

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  • 88 Years

About Me

Logistics magnate Klaus-Michael Kuehne is honorary chairman of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, based in ‎Schindellegi‎, Switzerland. He joined the company, cofounded by his grandfather, in 1958, eventually taking over as CEO in 1966. In 2016, his Kuehne Holding AG acquired 20% of VTG, a rail logistics company. Two years later, it sold the stake to Morgan Stanley Infrastructure. He owns roughly 30% of shipping and logistics company Hapag-Lloyd, a holding he has steadily increased in recent years. Throughout the course of 2022, he acquired a 17.5% in Lufthansa, the German airline carrier, and became its largest single investor.
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Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Klaus-Michael Kuehne’s rise and global influence.

  • #39   Billionaires (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Klaus-Michael Kuehne’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $42.5B (February 5, 2026)