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.
Mönchengladbach, a town in Germany, is home to Kai Viehof, a unique millionaire who defies common stereotypes. Standing with narrow shoulders, he appears unassuming beneath his black t-shirt and shirt, sporting a slight beard and rings in both ears. This demeanor was evident during a Spring appearance on the ARD talk show "Hart aber fair," where he displayed restraint compared to his more flamboyant counterparts, including another wealthy electrical engineer from Neuss who wore a cape and carried a pocket square.
Viehof's grandfather founded the retail chain "Allkauf" in the 1960s, which he sold to Metro AG for about one billion marks in 1998. The fortune that flowed into his family was, however, rejected by Viehof when it was his turn to share. At 44 years old, he represents a new breed of millionaire in Mönchengladbach, a group that aims to distribute their wealth rather than accumulate more.
Other members of this group include Sebastian Klein, author of the book "Toxisch reich," who became rich as a co-founder of the Blinkist app, and Marlene Engelhorn, whose family lineage traces back to the BASF chemical corporation.
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