Paul-Christian Rieber is a German entrepreneur and business executive. He is most prominently known for his leadership of the family-owned Rieber Group, an industrial conglomerate based in Germany, and for serving as President of the Federation of German Industries (Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie, BDI) from 2017 to 2021.
Early life and education
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Career
Rieber is a member of the Rieber family, which founded the Rieber Group in 1949. He has held senior management positions within the company, ultimately assuming the role of chairman of the supervisory board. Under his tenure, the group has expanded its activities in sectors such as packaging, printing, and industrial services.
In November 2017, Rieber was elected President of the BDI, the leading German employers' organization representing the interests of industry and manufacturing. During his term, he advocated for policies to strengthen Germany’s industrial competitiveness, promote digital transformation, and address energy and climate challenges. He succeeded the previous BDI president and was succeeded by Holger Sierau in 2021.
Other activities
Rieber has served on the boards of several German and international companies and industry associations, contributing to policy discussions on economics, trade, and sustainable development.
Personal life
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Recognition
During his presidency of the BDI, Rieber was acknowledged for his contributions to German industry, though specific awards or honors have not been widely documented in publicly available sources.
References
- Information compiled from publicly available corporate biographies, press releases from the Federation of German Industries, and reputable news outlets covering German business leadership.
