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Anton Kathrein Jr.

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Anton Kathrein Jr.
Born1983 or 1984 (age 39–40)[1]
NationalityGerman
OccupationBusinessman
Known forOwner and CEO of Kathrein
SpouseMarried
Children2
ParentAnton Kathrein Sr.

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Anton Kathrein Jr. (born 1983/1984) is a German billionaire businessman. He is the owner of Kathrein-Werke KG, a German manufacturer of cables, antenna and receivers that allows cellphone signals to travel across the world. The company was originally founded in Rosenheim in 1919.

Early life

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Kathrein was born in Germany, the son of Anton Kathrein Sr., and grandson of Anton Kathrein, who founded the company in 1919.[2]

Career

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Kathrein took charge of the company in 2012 following his father's death.[2] His father had run the company since 1972.[1]

As of November 2015, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$1.51 billion.[1]

Personal life

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He is married, with two children, and lives near Rosenheim.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Anton Kathrein Jr". Forbes. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  2. ^ a b "From Cellar Workshop to Technology Leader". Kathrein. Archived from the original on 2015-03-20. Retrieved 15 November 2015.