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Michael Pieper

Michael Pieper

Michael Pieper (#978)

Global Rank #978
Country Rank #21
Country Switzerland

Michael Pieper is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 5 B
  • Kitchen appliances
  • Switzerland
  • M
  • 80 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #978
Country Rank #21
Net Worth $4.5B
Previous Worth $4.5B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Switzerland
Industry Kitchen appliances
Age 80 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 10 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Lucerne, Switzerland
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Personal Stats

Age 80
Source Of Wealth Kitchen appliances, Self Made
Residence Lucerne, Switzerland
Citizenship Switzerland
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Master of Business Administration, St Gallen University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $4.5B
Current Net Worth $4.5B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Michael Pieper's Artemis Group controls the Switzerland-based Franke Group, maker of kitchen sinks and other industrial-grade kitchen equipment. Pieper is CEO and sole shareholder of the group, which was founded in Rorschach, Switzerland in 1911 and acquired by Michael's father, Will, in 1975. Michael took over in 1989, expanding the company into eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Artemis also owns a stake in precision cutting technology company Feintool, Swiss real estate and teak plantations in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Pieper serves on the boards of several companies, including construction manufacturer Forbo and vehicle component manufacturer Autoneum.

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Current Net Worth: $4.5B (May 4, 2026)

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