Gabriella Meister

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Gabriella Meister
NationalityGerman
Known for63% owner, Rational AG (jointly with heirs)
Spouse Siegfried Meister (d. 2017)

Gabriella Meister is a German billionaire businesswoman, and the widow of Rational AG founder Siegfried Meister, who died in 2017. As of October 2021, her net worth is estimated at US$3 billion. [1]

She was married to Siegfried Meister, and they lived in Landsberg am Lech, Germany. [1] He died on 28 July 2017. [2]

Siegfried's 63% stake in Rational AG was inherited by four family members, including Gabriella and their daughter Franziska Wuerbser. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Franziska Wuerbser & Gabriella Meister". Forbes. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  2. "BRIEF-Rational says chairman Siegfried Meister passed away". Reuters. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2017.