About Martin Viessmann
Born 1953. Martin Viessmann is a German entrepreneur, chief executive officer and viessmann.
Martin Viessmann (born 1953/54) is a German billionaire businessman, CEO of Viessmann Group, a heating systems manufacturer headquartered in Allendorf, Germany.
Early life Martin Viessmann is the son of Hans Viessmann and the grandson of Johann Viessmann, who founded Viessmann Group in 1917. He has a diploma from the University of Erlangen. According to the 2021 Forbes list, Viessmann's fortune is around $1.8 billion. This puts him in 1750th place on the Forbes list of the world's richest people.
Philanthropy In 2012, Greg Kleinheinz was appointed as the first Viessmann Endowed Chair in Sustainable Technology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, created with an endowment from Viessmann and his wife Annette.
Honours and awards
Federal Cross of Merit: 1st Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, 2004 Energy Globe Award for Sustainability in the "Air" category, 2012
Personal life Viessmann and his wife Annette have two children, Katharina and Maximilian, and live in Allendorf, Germany.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Martin Viessmann?
German businessman
When was Martin Viessmann born?
Martin Viessmann was born on 10 October 1953 in Germany.
What is Martin Viessmann's occupation?
Martin Viessmann is an entrepreneur, chief executive officer and viessmann.
What nationality is Martin Viessmann?
Martin Viessmann is German.
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