Axel Oberwelland
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Axel Oberwelland | |
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| Born | 1 August 1966 |
| Education | University of St. Gallen |
| Known for | Owner, August Storck |
| Title | CEO, August Storck |
| Term | 2003- |
| Spouse | Bergit Oberwelland |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | August Oberwelland (great-grandfather) |
Axel Oberwelland (born 1 August 1966) is a German billionaire heir and businessman, the owner of the confectionery manufacturer August Storck, founded by his eponymous great-grandfather in 1903.[1] The company is best known for its brands Werther's Original, Riesen and Toffifee.[2]
Axel Oberwelland was born on 1 August 1966 in Bielefeld,[3][4] the son of Klaus Oberwelland (born 1937), who took over the company in 1971 and resigned in 2003,[5] and is the grandson of Hugo Oberwelland (1901–1978), who managed the company since 1921.[1]
He went to high school in Bielefeld, followed by a boarding school near St. Moritz, Switzerland, and then studied business at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.[2][4]
