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  1. Georg von Opel (born 4 May 1966) is a German-born Swiss billionaire and heir, great-grandson of Adam Opel who founded the German car manufacturer Opel AG.

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    3 days ago · Georg von Opel is a billionaire heir to the Opel automotive fortune and a real estate investor. He owns Hansa, Athris, Biotech4 and Westerberg Limited, and supports the Georg and Emily von Opel Foundation.

  3. May 12, 2024 · Hailing from the renowned Opel family, known for their automobile manufacturing business, Georg von Opel was destined to make his mark on the industry. He was a visionary and pioneer in electric vehicles.

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    • Georg von Opel was the one to internationalize the Opel brand. Georg is credited with bringing Opel to international forefront. Under his leadership, Opel expanded beyond the European market and rapidly became a globally recognized brand.
    • He held a deep interest in sports. Georg was an outstanding sportsman with a particular interest in motorboat racing, tennis and winter sports. He made considerable contributions to promote sports and provide opportunities for aspiring athletes.
    • Georg von Opel was a pioneering philanthropist. Outside of his professional realm, Georg was a pioneering philanthropist. In 1968, he formed the “Georg von Opel Foundation” to support people suffering from leukaemia, holding the vision to provide an improved and healthy life for the less privileged.
    • He was a recipient of the Federal Cross of Merit. Georg was celebrated for his business acumen, sports and philanthropic contributions, and was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit in 1971, the highest tribute the Federal Republic of Germany can pay to individuals for services to the nation.
  4. Aug 16, 1971 · FRANKFURT, Germany, Aug. 15 (AP) — Georg von Opel, a grandson of the founder of the West German Opel Automobile Works, died last night after suffering a heart attack while driving.

  5. Von 1946 bis 1969 war Georg von Opel Aufsichtsratsvorsitzender von Continental Gummi-Werke sowie Gründungspräsident des Verbandes der deutschen Opel-Händler (heute Verband Deutscher Opel- und Chevrolet-Händler e. V. – VDOH).

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  7. May 21, 2023 · Georg von Opel (born 4 May 1966) is a German-born Swiss billionaire and heir, great-grandson of Adam Opel who founded the German car manufacturer Opel AG.

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