Sylvia Stroeher was born in Darmstadt, Germany and is best known for her involvement in the hair-care group Wella AG. In 1927, her grandfather, Franz Stroeher, bought the rights to a process that used hot curlers and chemicals to put-long lasting waves into women's hair. She received around $1 billion from the 2003 sale of her remaining 25% stake in Wella AG to Procter & Gamble. She and her husband have a well-known collection of contemporary German art, part of which is housed in the Museum Kueppersmuhle in Duisburg, Germany. In 2013, she helped struggling German publishing house Suhrkamp by paying writers' remuneration for some time and now sits on its supervisory board.
Sylvia Stroeher is a member of Fashion and Retail
Sylvia Stroeher, a renowned figure in the world of fashion and retail in Germany, is expected to reach a staggering net worth of $2 billion by 2024. With her keen eye for the latest trends and unrivaled business acumen, Sylvia has built an empire in the fashion industry, expanding her influence across multiple retail platforms. Her success story serves as an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, as she continues to revolutionize the fashion scene in Germany and make a significant impact on the global retail market.
2009
$1.8 Billion
2010
$1.8 Billion
2011
$1.9 Billion
2012
$1.9 Billion
2013
$2.1 Billion
2014
$2.1 Billion
2015
$1.8 Billion
2016
$1.8 Billion
2017
$1.8 Billion
2018
$2.1 Billion
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Biography/Timeline
2004
In 2004 the Stroher family sold their almost 80% stake in Wella AG, the world's second biggest professional hair care group, to Procter & Gamble for $4 billion.