Dieter Schwarz

Dieter Schwarz (born 24 September 1939) is a German billionaire businessman. He is the owner of the Schwarz-Gruppe. He is former chairman and CEO of the supermarket chain Lidl and the hypermarket chain Kaufland.

As of July 2025, he net worth was estimated to be $46.6 billion.

 Career 
Schwarz was born in Heilbronn, Germany, in 1939. After leaving high school, he joined his father's fruit wholesale business.

In 1973, Schwarz opened his first Lidl store. He became CEO of the business when his father died in 1977.

 Personal life 
He is known for being very private and does not speak with the media.

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Category:1939 births
Category:Living people
Category:German businesspeople
Category:German billionaires