C hristian Boehringer is a German billionaire and a member of the family that owns Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world's largest privately held pharmaceutical companies. The company was founded by his great-grandfather, Albert Boehringer, in 1885. The family, which includes the von Baumbachs, has maintained private ownership of the company for over a century, a rarity for a corporation of its global scale.

Christian Boehringer has played an active role in the family business, serving for many years as the chairman of the shareholders' committee, the main governance body that oversees the company's long-term strategy. He has been a key figure in stewarding the research-driven company, which develops innovative medicines for both humans and animals. His wealth is derived from his stake in this enduring and successful family-owned pharmaceutical giant.