Early Life
Ulrike von Baumbach is an heir to the Boehringer Ingelheim fortune, a company best known as the largest private pharmaceutical company. The company was founded in 1885 by Albert Boehringer.
Rise to Success
Boehringer Ingelheim has grown to employ over 53,000 people and has a presence in 130 markets. The company's most well-known drugs treat COPD, anti-coagulation and type 2 diabetes.
Key Business Strategies
Boehringer Ingelheim is a research-driven group of companies dedicated to the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of innovative health care products. The company has a strong focus on innovation, with annual research investments of around EUR 5.2 billion.
Philanthropy
Boehringer Ingelheim is a family-owned company.