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Werner Müller

1946 – 2019

German manager and politician

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Lived 1946 – 2019 (aged 73). Werner Müller was a German business executive, politician, economist, political economist and docent.

Wilhelm Werner Müller (1 June 1946 – 15 July 2019) was a German businessman and politician. He served as Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy from 1998 to 2002. He then became CEO of RAG AG from 2003, of which Evonik was derived in 2007. His management of a reduction in Germany's dependence on coal in a socially responsible way won him the Manager of the Year award in Germany in 2008. He was chairman of the supervisory board of Deutsche Bahn.

Career Born in Essen, Müller attended the in Meppen, completing his Abitur in 1965.

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Important facts

Born
1 June 1946, Essen
Birth century
20th century
Died
15 July 2019, Essen
Occupation
Business executive, politician, economist, political economist, docent
Nationality
Germany
Education
University of Bremen, Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts, Windthorst High School Meppen, University of Duisburg
Positions held
Federal Minister of Finance
Employers
University of Mannheim, RWE, VEBA, Deutsche Bahn
Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; BigBrotherAwards; Honorary doctor of the University of Duisburg-Essen; Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia; Grand Cross of Merit of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit; Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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b. 1966
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Werner Müller?

German manager and politician (1946–2019)

When was Werner Müller born?

Werner Müller was born on 1 June 1946 in Essen.

When did Werner Müller die?

Werner Müller died on 15 July 2019 in Essen.

What was Werner Müller's occupation?

Werner Müller was a business executive, politician, economist, political economist and docent.

What nationality was Werner Müller?

Werner Müller was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Werner Müller

· Wikidata: Q69646

· DBpedia: Werner Müller (politician)

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