Aloys Wobben
Aurich, Germany
Bachelor of Arts/Science, U of Oldenburg
Germany
wind turbines, Self Made
$5,700,000,000
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#334 Billionaires 2019
With a global market share of about 7%, Aloys Wobben's Enercon is one of the world's largest producers of wind turbines.With around 38% market share, Enercon is the biggest player in Germany. It is not active in the U.S. and focuses solely on on-shore wind parks.In contrast to some of its competitors, Enercon not only produces and sets up wind turbines but also offers service programs for its plants.The company generates around $6 billion in annual revenue.
In October 2012, Wobben, known as "Mr. Wind" in Germany, transferred his 100% stake in Enercon into a family trust.His nephew, Simon-Hermann Wobben, is one of two Managing Directors of the company.
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