Capital: | € 150 million |
Age: | 62 |
Born: | 04/26/1957 |
Country of origin: | Bruneck, South Tyrol, Italy |
Source of wealth: | Entrepreneur, investor |
Last updated: | 2020 |
Short introduction
Georg Kofler is an international entrepreneur and investor from the entertainment industry. He is a driving force behind several largest media companies in the country and are still considered as absolute peak managers and experts in entertainment and marketing. Kofler became better known as an investor in the VOX program “Die Höhle Der Löwen”, when he initially represented his business partner Judith Williams there and then took turns with him regularly.
Early life
Georg Kofler was born in 1957 to a trees and factory workers in South Tyrol, Italy. His father died when Kofler was four years old, so he grew as half orphaned in a simple state. As a result, Kofler began working in various fields while still at school. Among other things, it works as a dishwasher in a hotel and as a ski instructor. After graduating from high school, Kofler began studying journalism and communication science, which he completed in 1983 with his doctorate. He then worked as an assistant director in Orf and then at Leo Kirch. Line to the media industry is therefore recognized early.
Career
After his first step in the media world, a steep increase and constantly begins. Between 1988 and 2000, Kofler was the implementing director and members of the New Pro7 Board of Stations, before moving to HSE and finally to the Premiere Station in 2002. It then has a big impact on the career and wealth of Kofler. Kofler managed to change the premiere into a group that was almost very strong in several years, which dominated the media world and finally went public in early 2005 with a record value of 14.5 billion euros.
Kofler can also sell most of its shares. He then sold the remaining shares in 2007, shortly before he left the company. With the sale of its shares, Kofler was said to have received around 100 million euros and thus mostly assets. After leaving the premiere, Kofler devoted himself to his own business. For example, he established an investment company for industrial companies, an energy company and, along with Judith Williams, Glow Media, who took care of internet star marketing.
Famous quotes
“We always like sleeping competitors.”
“We have been in a coma since the beginning of the year. A patient before the last oil. The marketing budget is zero – but we have returned since August.”
“The use of excessive anglisism among managers is a small piece of sophistication, to place it clearly: Peacock’s clothes. Incidentally, this is far more common in men than in women.”
The quote from Georg Kofler shows very well what is represented by Kofler’s attitude in business but also personally. There are always difficult times to be overcome before going up the hill again. But it shouldn’t be handed over. It also became clear that Kofler did not make a difference between men and women. Qualifications and skills are far more important for him than unnecessary power games. It is also shown in collaboration in Glow Media with Judith Williams.
Amazing facts
Even today Georg Kofler managed to keep his personal life out of the public eye. It is only known that he is a triple father.
In addition, Kofler is also politically involved outside the business. He has supported FDP and CDU regularly with generous donations for several years.
In his spare time, Kofler always enjoys sports. He is considered an extraordinary skier and likes to be in nature.