C hristoph 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.

Christoph, along with his family members, is a shareholder in the massive research-driven company, which develops innovative medicines for both humans and animals. He has served on the company's shareholders' committee, the main governance body that oversees the company's long-term strategy. His wealth is derived from his stake in this enduring and successful family-owned pharmaceutical giant, a cornerstone of the German and global healthcare industry.