It is never enough simply to make revenue and profit.
— Heinrich Deichmann (b. 1962), Unternehmer und Philanthrop
Topics: Work & Vocation, Money & Possessions
Heinrich Deichmann
Heinrich Deichmann (* 1962) ist ein deutscher Unternehmer und Philanthrop, der seit 1999 Europas größten Schuheinzelhändler leitet. Der freikirchlich geprägte Manager verbindet wirtschaftlichen Erfolg mit weltweitem Hilfswerkengagement und sozialer Mitarbeiterfürsorge, wobei medial auch das Spannungsfeld zur Produktion in Niedriglohnländern thematisiert wurde. Für Bibelleser steht er für den Versuch, biblische Werte wie Demut, Treuhänderschaft und Nächstenliebe in der internationalen Wirtschaftspraxis umzusetzen.
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