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Ulrike Meister

Ulrike Meister

Ulrike Meister (#2788)

Global Rank #2788
Country Rank #170
Country Germany

Ulrike Meister is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 1 B
  • Appliances
  • Germany
  • F
  • 59 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,788
Country Rank #170
Net Worth $1.4B
Previous Worth $1.4B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Germany
Industry Appliances
Age 59 Years
Gender F
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 07 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Landsberg, Germany
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Personal Stats

Age 59
Source Of Wealth Appliances
Residence Landsberg, Germany
Citizenship Germany
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $1.4B
Current Net Worth $1.4B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Ulrike Meister is one of four family heirs who inherited 63% of kitchen appliance manufacturer Rational AG. Siegfried Meister founded the company in 1973 and died in 2017, at age 78. Its products include ovens, steamers and grills. Rational has more than a 50% share of the global market for multifunctional food preparation appliances used in large-scale and commercial kitchens. The company, which went public in 2000, has grown consistently without acquisitions, and prides itself on innovative, energy-efficient technology.

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Siegfried Meister had the idea to cook using steam after disliking how food was prepared at restaurant chain Wienerwald, where he worked previously.

Rational employs over 250 professional chefs, and its products are used in the White House and Buckingham Palace.

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Current Net Worth: $1.4B (May 4, 2026)

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