Geld: Der Millionenerbe, der die Millionen nicht will
Kai Viehof hat den Großteil seines Erbes ausgeschlagen, auch vom Rest will der Enkel des Allkauf-Gründers das meiste weggeben. Über einen Mann, dessen Beruf es ist, sinnvoll Geld loszuwerden.
Kai Viehof, a self-made millionaire, defies the typical image of a billionaire. Standing in a black t-shirt and blazer, the 44-year-old looks unassuming, with a slight beard and modest rings in both ears. Viehof gained national attention in 2015 when he declined his share of his family's fortune from Allkauf, a chain he co-founded in the 1960s and sold to Metro AG in 1998 for around one billion marks. Unlike many millionaires, Viehof chooses to redistribute his wealth rather than accumulate more.
The majority of private wealth in Germany comes from inheritance or gifts, according to the German Institute for Economic Research. Germany has fewer billionaires than the USA or China, with 27% of Germany's financial wealth belonging to individuals with assets over 100 million dollars. Despite his reluctance to accept his inheritance, Viehof has decided to make his fortune a force for good.
He plans to donate or invest seven-eighths of his existing fortune in socially responsible enterprises. Viehof's decision to give away such a significant portion of his wealth may raise questions about his motivations and the impact of his actions.
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