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 – Kai Viehof, a self-made millionaire worth millions, defies many stereotypes of the ultra-rich. Sporting slim shoulders beneath a black t-shirt and shirt, a slight beard and a single ring in each ear, Viehof appeared on the ARD talk show "Hart aber fair" to discuss inheritance matters. He struck a more reserved posture than his more expansive counterpart, another self-made tech entrepreneur from Neuss, who occupied a commanding presence with an oversized coat.
Viehof's grandfather built the retail chain "Allkauf" in the 1960s, which he sold to Metro AG for around one billion marks in 1998. While the family received the resulting fortune, Viehof declined his share when his turn came. At 44, Viehof is a fresh face among the ranks of millionaires who choose to distribute rather than accumulate their wealth.
Other members of this club include Sebastian Klein, author of the book "Toxisch reich" who became rich as a co-founder of the Blinkist app, and Marlene Engelhorn, granddaughter of the BASF chemical conglomerate founder.
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