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20# Theo Albrecht

Net Worth: US$ 17.5 Billion
Country of Residence: Germany
Industry: Retail
Companies: ALDI Stores
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Theodor Paul Albrecht, generally known as Theo Albrecht (born March 28, 1922), is a German entrepreneur. He owns the Trader Joe's specialty grocery store chain and was CEO of Aldi. He and his brother Karl Albrecht own the Aldi discount supermarket chain.

In 1971, Theo was kidnapped for 17 days. A $3 million dollar ransom was paid for his release.

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