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# 636 Bernard Broermann 

$4.65B

Real Time Net Worth
as of 5/19/2026
$460 (0.00%)

# 636 Bernard Broermann 

$4.65B

Real Time Net Worth
as of 5/19/2026
$460 (0.00%)
OccupationFounder, Asklepios Kliniken
Source of WealthHospitals
DiedFebruary 25, 2024, age 80
ResidenceKoenigstein, Germany
Marital StatusMarried
Children3
EducationMBA, Harvard University
Age-Adjusted Net Worth$1.20B
Bernard Broermann
Bernard Broermann
Germany
Net worth: $4.65B

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Biography

Overview

Bernard Grosse Broermann, born on November 20, 1943, was a German billionaire businessman and the founder of Asklepios Kliniken, Germany's one of the largest private hospitals operators.
He amassed his wealth through the establishment and expansion of Asklepios Kliniken GmbH, which now operates over 170 hospitals and medical clinics worldwide, employing more than 50,000 people.
Broermann also ventured into the luxury hotel industry, owning five luxury hotels in Germany and Switzerland.

Early Life

Born in Damme, Broermann pursued studies in medicine and chemistry in Berlin and Münster before shifting to law and business administration.
He earned a doctorate in law in 1970, focusing on investment legislation, and later obtained an MBA from INSEAD and Harvard University.
During his studies, he founded Capital Treuhand, a company managing SEC-controlled funds, which he later sold.

Career

Broermann worked as an accountant and lawyer before founding Asklepios Kliniken in 1984, marking the beginning of his healthcare empire.
Asklepios expanded its portfolio to include luxury hotels through its subsidiary, Dr. Broermann Hotels & Residences GmbH, acquiring notable properties in Germany.
In the 2018 fiscal year, Asklepios Group achieved significant financial success, with an operating result of €397.6 million and annual revenue exceeding €3.4 billion.

Wealth and Holdings

Asklepios holds a majority stake in mediClin AG, a German operator of hospitals and clinics.
The Bundeskartellamt cleared Asklepios's acquisition of rival hospital group Rhoen-Klinikum AG in May 2020, solidifying its position in the market.

Personal Life and Death

Broermann was married with three children and resided in Königstein, Germany.
He passed away on February 25, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of entrepreneurial success in the healthcare and hospitality industries.

Bernard Broermann's Wealth is Equivalent to:

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How long would it take you to become as rich as Bernard Broermann?

If you started with $10,000 and invested an additional $500 each month at a 39.54% CAGR, it would take you 5 years to reach Bernard Broermann's net worth of $4.65B.

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  1. Your starting capital
  2. Your earnings after expenses
  3. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of your savings

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Edited by: Lee Bailey