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Ludwig Merckle

b. 1965

German businessman

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About Ludwig Merckle

Born 1965. Ludwig Merckle is a German entrepreneur.

Ludwig Kurt Merckle (born 1965) is a German businessman. He is CEO of Merckle Service GmbH.

His father was Adolf Merckle, founder of the Merckle group. Ludwig Kurt Merckle earned a degree in business information technology (Diplom-Wirtschaftsinformatiker) from the University of Mannheim. Merckle started his career as a strategic consultant at Roland Berger in 1993. In 1995, he joined his family's business as an assistant manager. In 1997, he was promoted to CEO of Merckle GmbH, parent company of Ratiopharm GmbH. In 2005, he was appointed CEO of VEM Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, and in 2009, CEO of Merckle Service GmbH, In March 2010, the generic drugmaking arm of Merckle, Ratiopharm, was sold to Teva Pharmaceutical Industries for €3.6 billion, 55% of HeidelbergCement for €2.5 billion, and other assets to clear their debts.

According to Forbes, Merckle had a net worth of $13.1 billion, as of April 2025. they have two children and live in Ulm.

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Important facts

Born
8 June 1965, Hamburg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Entrepreneur
Nationality
Germany
Also known as
Ludwig Kurt Merckle

Family & relationships

Parent
Adolf Merckle

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ludwig Merckle?

German businessman

When was Ludwig Merckle born?

Ludwig Merckle was born on 8 June 1965 in Hamburg.

What is Ludwig Merckle's occupation?

Ludwig Merckle is an entrepreneur.

What nationality is Ludwig Merckle?

Ludwig Merckle is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ludwig Merckle

· Wikidata: Q19518970

· DBpedia: Ludwig Merckle

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