Michael Herz is a German businessman, the billionaire Co-owner and Executive of Maxingvest AG, the family holding company that controls Tchibo (coffee and retail) and Beiersdorf AG (ETR: BEI) (Nivea, Eucerin). His wealth is generational, tied to the industrial and retail empire founded by his family.

Herz's career is defined by generational stewardship and executive leadership in the retail, coffee, and consumer goods sectors. His structural role is tied to managing the family's assets across diverse sectors, focusing on long-term stability and brand preservation.

• Maxingvest AG (Co-owner & Executive): The core private asset, the family holding company that controls Tchibo (coffee/retail) and Beiersdorf AG (Nivea, Eucerin).
• Tchibo: The iconic German brand known for coffee and diversified non-food retail products (a unique business model).
• Beiersdorf AG (Major Shareholder): The publicly traded consumer goods giant (the family holds a controlling stake via Maxingvest).
• Family Governance: He and his sister, Daniela Herz-Schnoekel, control the massive private empire.

Michael Herz's strategic leadership involves managing the continuous manufacturing and R&D for high-quality coffee and consumer goods within the Maxingvest empire. His structural contribution is immense: driving the successful diversification of the Tchibo brand into non-food retail and maintaining the family's controlling stake in Beiersdorf (a cornerstone of the German cosmetics and consumer goods sector).

His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global consumer staples and retail sectors.

Michael Herz's social impact is structural, stemming from Tchibo's and Beiersdorf's role as massive global employers and foundational providers of essential consumer goods (coffee, cosmetics, hygiene products). His companies contribute significantly to global consumer welfare. His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

His structural contribution is tied to the successful generational transition and stable private control of a critical German industrial and retail asset.

Michael Herz maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global consumer goods sector.

Residing in Hamburg, Germany, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to corporate governance, brand management, and the long-term stewardship of the Tchibo and Beiersdorf empires.