Axel Oberwelland
German billionaire heir and businessman
About Axel Oberwelland
Born 1966.
Axel Oberwelland (born 1 August 1966) is a German billionaire heir and businessman, the owner of the confectionery manufacturer August Storck, founded by his eponymous great-grandfather in 1903. The company is best known for its brands Werther's Original, Riesen and Toffifee.
Early life Axel Oberwelland was born on 1 August 1966 in Bielefeld, the son of Klaus Oberwelland (born 1937), who took over the company in 1971 and resigned in 2003, and is the grandson of Hugo Oberwelland (1901–1978), who managed the company since 1921. and the brother of Maike Oberwelland-Height.
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German billionaire heir and businessman
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Axel Oberwelland was born on 1 August 1966 in Bielefeld.
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