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Peter Hartz

b. 1941

German businessman

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About Peter Hartz

Born 1941. Peter Hartz is a German professor, manager, industrial management assistant, graduate business education and state political scientist.

Peter Hartz (born 9 August 1941 in Sankt Ingbert) is a German businessman. He was the human resources executive at Volkswagen AG (VW). Hartz became notable as adviser to German chancellor and former Prime Minister of Lower Saxony, Gerhard Schröder, with whom Hartz developed the so-called Hartz-reforms of the German labour market and job agencies.

Resignation On 8 July 2005, Hartz offered his resignation (which was accepted a few days later) amidst allegations of wrongdoings in his area of responsibility at Volkswagen, which include : kickbacks to Volkswagen managers from bogus companies doing real estate business with Volkswagen, especially at the Czech subsidiary Å koda Auto; favours to members of the works council (Betriebsrat), which are illegal under German law (the chairman of the VW works council, , had resigned 30 June 2005). The contracting of prostitutes at the company's expense, sometimes in company-owned apartments and under the influence of Viagra, which had been prescribed by the company's medical service.

Conviction Following a deal with the prosecution, Hartz confessed to the charges, and on 25 January 2007, he was convicted to a prison term of 2 years, but set free on probation, and to a fine of .

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Htw saar | Saarland University of Applied Sciences
Employers
Dillinger Hütte, Volkswagen Group
Awards
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Honorary doctor of the University of Trier; Ehrenprofessur

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Hartz?

German businessman

When was Peter Hartz born?

Peter Hartz was born on 9 August 1941 in Sankt Ingbert.

What is Peter Hartz's occupation?

Peter Hartz is a professor, manager, industrial management assistant, graduate business education and state political scientist.

What nationality is Peter Hartz?

Peter Hartz is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Hartz

· Wikidata: Q68903

· DBpedia: Peter Hartz

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