Klaus-Michael Kühne (born 2 June 1937) is a German billionaire businessman.
He is the honorary chairman and majority owner (53.3%) of the international transport company Kühne + Nagel, co-founded by his grandfather, August Kühne (1855-1932).
In 1963, he joined his father Alfred Kühne (1895–1981) as a junior partner
He also runs Kuhne Holding AG.
In 2016 the company acquired 20% of VTG, a rail logistics company.
In April 2020, Kühne upped his stake in shipping company Hapag-Lloyd to 30%, having previously owned 26% of the business, making him the largest shareholder.
He is no. 34 wealthiest person in the world, with a net worth of $34.9B
He is the honorary chairman and majority owner (53.3%) of the international transport company Kühne + Nagel, co-founded by his grandfather, August Kühne (1855-1932).
In 1963, he joined his father Alfred Kühne (1895–1981) as a junior partner
He also runs Kuhne Holding AG.
In 2016 the company acquired 20% of VTG, a rail logistics company.
In April 2020, Kühne upped his stake in shipping company Hapag-Lloyd to 30%, having previously owned 26% of the business, making him the largest shareholder.
He is no. 34 wealthiest person in the world, with a net worth of $34.9B