Happy birthday! Karl Albrecht turns 105 today

By Lori Macatee
Berlin
Last updated on February 20, 2025

The iconic and legendary business man turns 105 on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

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Aldi boss Karl Albrecht is celebrating his 105th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed business men of his generation.

Popular business man Karl Albrecht has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 105th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Albrecht, a cultural icon

Born in Essen on February 20, 1920, Karl Albrecht's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Albrecht's not just a great business man, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Karl hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Karl Albrecht as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 105.

Happy Birthday, Karl, you're the best!