Name
Gudrun Heine
Primary Residence
Ohningen, Germany
Citizenship
Germany
Source Of Wealth
medical devices
Net Worth
$1,400,000,000
Forbes Profile
Forbes 2019 Billionaires List Rank:
1511
Forbes List Rank One: Title
#1511 Billionaires 2019
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Summary
Gudrun Heine's father founded Storz GmbH & Co. KG in 1945 to manufacture ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) instruments, headlamps and binocular loupes.Karl Storz pioneered the idea of introducing into the body (via a flexible fiber-optic cable) bright light generated by an external source.This "cold light illumination" innovation paved the way for modern endoscopy and laid the foundation for the company's future success.Today, with a portfolio of 15,000+ products, Storz is a leader in endoscopy instruments for human and veterinary medicine as well as industrial use.
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Heine, who owns 44% of the company, serves as the president of the board of directors.Her sister, Sybill, who also owns 44%, stepped down as managing director on January 1, 2019 and handed over the reins to her son Karl-Christian.
Age
64
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