Horst Julius Pudwill

Horst Julius Pudwill

Horst Julius Pudwill (#587)

  • $ 7 B
  • Manufacturing
  • Germany
  • M
  • 81 Years

About Me

Horst Julius Pudwill is cofounder and chairman of Techtronic Industries, a Hong Kong-based manufacturer of power tools and floor-care products. The company produces the iconic vacuum cleaner Hoover, which many people use as a verb (such as in the phrase "hoover the carpet"). Pudwill was an engineer at Volkswagen in Germany before transferring to Hong Kong in the mid-1970s to become a general manager. Pudwill cofounded Techtronic in 1985 with Roy Chi Ping Chung. He continues to oversee Techtronic's operations with his son, Stephan, the firm's vice chairman.
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Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Horst Julius Pudwill’s rise and global influence.

  • #520   Billionaires (2026)
  • #18   Hong Kong's 50 Richest (2026)

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $6.7B (May 4, 2026)