K atharina von Baumbach 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 her ancestor, Albert Boehringer, in 1885. The family, which includes the von Baumbachs and the Boehringers, has maintained private ownership of the company for over a century, a rarity for a corporation of its global scale.

Katharina, along with her family members, is a shareholder in the massive research-driven company, which develops innovative medicines for both humans and animals. Her role is that of a major shareholder in the family-controlled enterprise. Her wealth is derived from her stake in this enduring and successful pharmaceutical giant, a cornerstone of the German and global healthcare industry.