Reinhold Wuerth & family

Reinhold Wuerth & family (#89)

Everything has its time: the time of becoming, the time of being and the time of passing away. My objective is to keep the company youthful, in a state of becoming.

$ 28 B
Fasteners
Germany
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91 Years

About Me

Reinhold Wuerth is honorary chairman of the supervisory board of the Wuerth Group, a German hardware manufacturer founded by his father. Wuerth joined the family's wholesale screw business in 1949, at age 14, as the company's second employee and first apprentice. Today, with annual sales of over $23 billion, the Wuerth Group has more than 400 companies and 87,000 employees around the world. Reinhold retired in 1994, but he still serves as chairman of the supervisory board of the Wuerth Group's family trusts. Nephew Sebastian Wuerth is chairman of the advisory board of Wuerth Group.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Reinhold Wuerth & family’s rise and global influence.

#75 Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Reinhold Wuerth & family’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $28.4B (April 19, 2026)