Age, Biography and Wiki

Wolfgang Reitzle was born on 7 March, 1949 in Neu-Ulm, Germany, is a German business executive. Discover Wolfgang Reitzle's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

Popular As N/A
Occupation N/A
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 7 March 1949
Birthday 7 March
Birthplace Neu-Ulm, Germany
Nationality Germany

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 7 March. He is a member of famous business executive with the age 75 years old group.

Wolfgang Reitzle Height, Weight & Measurements

At 75 years old, Wolfgang Reitzle height not available right now. We will update Wolfgang Reitzle's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Wolfgang Reitzle's Wife?

His wife is Nina Ruge

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Nina Ruge
Sibling Not Available
Children Two

Wolfgang Reitzle Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wolfgang Reitzle worth at the age of 75 years old? Wolfgang Reitzle’s income source is mostly from being a successful business executive. He is from Germany. We have estimated Wolfgang Reitzle's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income business executive

Wolfgang Reitzle Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1949

Hans Wolfgang Reitzle (born 7 March 1949 in Neu-Ulm) is a German business executive.

After leaving his school in Ulm, Reitzle continued his education at the Technical University of Munich where he studied mechanical engineering and economics.

1971

In 1971, aged just 22, he became Munich's youngest ever "Diplom-Ingenieur" graduate.

1974

In 1974, he received his doctorate in engineering (Dr.-Ing.).

1976

In 1976, he joined BMW where he would progress to the No. 2 position.

1987

He was in charge of product development for more than ten years from 1987, presiding with meticulous attention over the development and launch of a string of successful models.

2001

In September 2001, he married television presenter Nina Ruge.

2002

Between 1999 and 1 May 2002, Reitzle was the head of Ford's Premier Automotive Group, overseeing the Volvo, Jaguar, and Land Rover marques.

He let it be known that he left Ford when it became clear that he would not have sufficient control of developing new models through to the production process: the cost containing instincts of fellow director Nick Scheele were destined to ensure that the PAG vehicles would not benefit from his uncompromising approach sufficiently to compete on level terms with market leaders such as Lexus and BMW.

When he left Ford, Reitzle denied having been offered a role with General Motors as heir apparent by Bob Lutz, initially taking over responsibility for Opel and Saab: Ford had provided him with sufficient experience of US auto industry corporate culture.

A naval metaphor that he was prepared to place on record was that he "would rather be captain on a destroyer than first officer on an aircraft carrier".

He instead quit the car business and became CEO of The Linde Group, at that time a leading manufacturer of Fork-lift trucks and currently the world's largest industrial gas company, joining the board in 2002 and becoming a chairman in 2003.

He was replaced at Ford by Mark Fields, who had previously headed up Mazda.

2016

On 3 May 2016 in Munich, Reitzle was elected as chairman of the supervisory board of Linde AG.

The company, which was founded in 2016 in Vienna by the physician Dominik Duscher and pharmacologist Dominik Thor, is based on the patent-pending HSF ("HIF strengthening factor") active ingredient, which is supposed to promote skin and hair regeneration.

Reitzle has two daughters by his first marriage.

2018

In January 2018 Reitzle was appointed to the supervisory board of the fashion company Bogner.

2019

He resigned this post in 2019.

Wolfgang Reitzle has invested in several startups in recent years.

For example, he and his wife Nina Ruge together with the billionaire investor Michael Pieper have acquired a stake in the biotech company Tomorrowlabs GmbH.