Dirk Rossmann

Dirk Rossmann (born 1946) is a German billionaire businessman, founder of Rossmann, Germany's second-largest drug store chain.

Dirk Rossmann
Dirk Roßmann in 2014
Born1946/1947 (age 73–74)[1]
Hannover, Germany
NationalityGerman
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounder, Rossmann
Net worth$4.1 billion (November 2019)[1]
Spouse(s)Married
Children2

In 1972, he established the first self-service drugstore in Germany.[2]

Early life

Rossmann grew up in Germany.[1] His parents, Bernhard Roßmann (1910–1958) and Hilde, née Wilkens[3], ran a small drugstore on the outskirts of Hanover in the second generation. After his father's early death, his mother sold a lot of things to save the store. "We were destitute and lived in poor conditions", Dirk Roßmann said. [4] At the age of twelve, he earned his first money by selling drugstore goods ten percent cheaper.

Career
Rossmann store, Bremen, Germany

In 1972, he founded Rossmann, at the age of 25.[1]

In November 2019, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$4.1 billion.[1]

Personal life

He is married, with two children, and lives in Lower Saxony, Germany.[1]

References
  1. "Dirk Rossmann". Forbes. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  2. "Erfinder des Drogeriemarkts". Die Welt. 2012-04-15. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
  3. "Die Lüge meiner Kindheit". Focus Online (in German). Retrieved 2018-10-10.
  4. "Dirk Roßmann: "Unglaublich, dass alles wieder gut wurde"". Zeit Online (in German). Retrieved 2018-10-10.
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