Michael Pieper

Michael Pieper

Michael Pieper (#932)

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

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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Career Highlights

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  • #837   Billionaires (2026)

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $4.6B (May 4, 2026)