Early Life
Georg Haub was born in Germany in January 1962. He is the son of Erivan Haub, who built the Tengelmann Group into a retail giant. The family has a long history in the retail business, with the company originating in 1876.
Rise to Success
Georg Haub, along with his brothers Karl-Erivan and Christian, took over as co-CEOs of the Tengelmann Group in 2000. After Karl-Erivan went missing in 2018, Christian became the sole CEO. Georg Haub has focused on managing his substantial 31.33% stake in the Tengelmann Group, ensuring the family's long-term control of the company. Tengelmann has diversified into home improvement (OBI), discount retail (KiK), and online retail (babymarkt.de).
Key Business Strategies
The key to the success of the Tengelmann Group is its diversified retail portfolio and active investment strategy. The group invests in startups and operates in services like energy, audits, consulting, and real estate development. Christian Haub is currently the CEO, and the Haub family maintains control.
Philanthropy
Information on specific philanthropy initiatives and amounts is not readily available through a search.