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Martin Viessmann

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Martin Viessmann
Born
Germany
NationalityGerman
Alma materUniversity of Erlangen
Occupation(s)CEO, Viessmann
SpouseAnnette Viessmann
ChildrenKatharina and Maximilian Viessmann
ParentHans Viessmann
RelativesJohann Viessmann (grandfather)

Martin Viessmann 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.[1]

Career

Viessmann is CEO of the Viessmann Group.[1]

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.[2]

Personal life

Viessmann and his wife Annette have two children, Katharina and Maximilian, and live in Allendorf, Germany.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Martin Viessmann". Forbes. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  2. ^ "UWO professor named first-ever Viessmann Endowed Chair in Sustainable Technology". UWO. Retrieved 21 March 2015.