Dieter Schwarz
Dieter Schwarz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 September 1939 Heilbronn, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Title | Former chairman and CEO of Lidl and Kaufland |
| Term | 1977-2004 |
| Successor | Klaus Gehrig |
| Spouse |
Franziska Weipert (m. 1963) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Dieter Schwarz (born 24 September 1939) is a German billionaire businessman. He is the owner of the Schwarz-Gruppe. He is former chairman and CEO of the supermarket chain Lidl and the hypermarket chain Kaufland.
As of July 2025, he net worth was estimated to be $46.6 billion.[1]
Career
Schwarz was born in Heilbronn, Germany, in 1939.[2] After leaving high school, he joined his father's fruit wholesale business.[2]
In 1973, Schwarz opened his first Lidl store. He became CEO of the business when his father died in 1977.[1]
Personal life
He is known for being very private and does not speak with the media.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Dieter Schwarz". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- 1 2 "Bloomberg Billionaires Index". Bloomberg.com. 2025-07-26. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ↑ Glotz, Julia. "Dieter Schwarz: a self-made mystery in the age of radical transparency". The Grocer. Retrieved 2025-07-27.