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Austrian billionaire businessman Dietrich Mateschitz passed away

on October 22 after a long illness at the age of 78

.

Founder of the company Red Bull,

an energy drink

of Thai origin that he marketed in Austria together with its creators Chaleo Yoovidhya and Chalerm Yoovidhya, he will always be remembered for the involvement that his brand had in the world of extreme and motor sports.

Formula 1,

motorcycling, rally or skateboarding

will miss the one who was the ideologue of his sponsorship in the 90s.

Dietrich Mateschitz, founder of Red Bull, in 2020GTRES

However, it seems that the company could already count on a successor that will continue to give wings to these disciplines.

This is Mark Gerhardter, son of the businessman and his ex-partner, ski instructor Marion Feichtner.

Born in Austria 29 years ago, the young man actively participates and is part of the management team of Red Bull, of the

company Dietrich Mateschitz Verwaltungs and, since 2022, also of the NGO Wings For Life,

linked to the soft drink company and intended for the investigation of possible cures for spinal cord injuries.

Young Mark grew up with his mother and attended the prestigious Werkschulheim Felbertal private school.

He has always been a sports fan, but he followed in his father's footsteps in terms of his entrepreneurial spirit.

Graduated in Business Administration in Salzburg, since 2021 he runs the company Beteiligungs GmbH,

with investments in real estate through Daurea, a company linked to Red Bull.

Previously, he had worked for the company that sells Thalheim beer.

While attending these businesses, he used to make public appearances with his father and some famous riders, with whom he had a close relationship,

especially with the German Motocross Champion Heinz Kinigadner,

whose son became a paraplegic due to an accident that caused him an injury .

of marrow.

Alongside the athlete, she manages the Wings For Life events

.

Among other projects, they often organize charity races for people with physical disabilities.

inheritance and succession

To date

, Dietrich Mateschitz's fortune is estimated at €25 billion

, according to Forbes, which placed him 51st out of the 100 richest men in the world.

The businessman owned, among other properties, castles, hotels and restaurants,

as well as Laucala Island in Fiji.

He owned 49% of Red Bull shares.

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Now, it seems that Mark could inherit this empire and that he will be able to manage it full of energy, despite the tragic passing of his father and greatest inspiration.

The young man will be able to rely these days on his mother, on his girlfriend (which according to some German media he has) and on a company that continues to grow.

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