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Ekkehard Knobelspies | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | German |
| Known for | Ranking of the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants |
| Spouse | Margarete Knobelspies (née Pohlig) |
| Website | www |
Ekkehard Franz Knobelspies (born July 10, 1967, in Konstanz, Germany) is a German entrepreneur and consultant. He is best known for ranking the "World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants."[1][2]
Early Life
[edit]Ekkehard Knobelspies was raised in a conservative, Catholic, entrepreneurial, and sports-oriented family in Radolfzell, located on Lake Constance. He is the great-grandson of August Kratt and also related to Barbara Rockefeller, married to Margarete Knobelspies (née Pohlig), a great-great-granddaughter of Professor Julius Pohlig, the world’s leading cable car engineer at the beginning of the 20th century.[3]
Knobelspies played tennis when he was young. He trained with important coaches like Nick Bollettieri and Harry Hopman. He was the runner-up in the Baden Youth Championships and a finalist in the German International Championships (Sport Scheck Youth Cup). He competed in several tournaments as part of the ITF World Juniors Tour in Switzerland and Florida, playing against notable opponents including Boris Becker and Thomas Muster,[4] both of whom later achieved the world number one ranking in tennis.
After completing his secondary education, Knobelspies pursued language studies in Paris and Valencia through an exchange program. He later participated in a college tennis exchange at Houston Baptist University in Texas before returning to Germany to complete his military service at the Bundeswehr site in Pfullendorf.
Career
[edit]Knobelspies began his professional career in international five-star hospitality, training as a hotel manager at the InterContinental Hotel Düsseldorf. He eventually left the hotel industry as Sales Director of the Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. After this, he worked for leading brand communications companies. His client portfolio includes brands like Mercedes-Benz, Deutsche Bank, and Coca-Cola. He then moved to London and worked with FTSE500 companies like HSBC, Allianz, and Jaguar Land Rover.[5][6][7][8]
Knobelspies is the founder of the "World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants" list and now works as a consultant for many companies in the hospitality and real estate industry. His clients have included family offices, A-list celebrities, and blue chip companies. He has worked with ultra high net-worth individuals such as Countess Heidi Horten, Alexander Chesterman[9] and fashion model Naomi Campbell. He currently is writing a book titled So Rich and Yet So Poor, planned to be released next year.[10][11][12]
Knobelspies has been described by Monocle Magazine as a multifaceted, successful, and versatile entrepreneur and personality.[13][14]
Personal Life
[edit]Knobelspies is involved in helping protect endangered animals, is a passionate hunter and conservationist, he advocates for biodiversity in both rural and urban areas, guided by his personal motto: "We must eat what we want to protect." He currently resides with his wife in London and the South of France.[15][16][17]
References
[edit]- ^ Knobelspies, Ekkehard. "World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants". 101 World Best Steak Restaurants. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ CMS, Amura. "The rare tour llega a Buenos Aires junto a algunos de los 101 mejores restaurantes de carne del mundo". Forbes Argentina (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Popular Cardiff steak restaurant ranked among world's top 50". It's On Cardiff. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Mexicanos entre los mejores asadores del mundo". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Die World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2023 erneut gewählt". 24 March 2023. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Welsh steak house named one of the best in the world". Yahoo News. 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "The 101 Best Steak Restaurants in the World - Falstaff". www.falstaff.com. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Новиков, Сергей (2023-03-27). "Киевский ресторан Beef вошел в рейтинг лучших мясных заведений мира". INSIDER UA (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Steak Guru Knobelspies: Wir müssen essen, was wir schützen wollen". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "I due Cippi e Trattoria Dall'Oste: Braseria tra prime 42 steakhouse al mondo". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Agentur mit Sitz in Zürich und London gegründet". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Fusion mit Londoner Iconic Consulting". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Parrilla argentina Don Julio, otra vez premiada como mejor restaurante de carne del mundo". 19 May 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Ampil, Izzy (2022-12-20). "Nepo Babies Are The Tip Of The Class Inequality Iceberg". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Making steak an art form: How Mount restaurant made world's top 101 steak list and tips to cook the perfect steak at home". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Nueve españoles entre los 101 mejores restaurantes de carne del mundo 2024". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Nueve españoles entre los 101 mejores restaurantes de carne del mundo". 23 May 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-07.