Series: Dynasties in NRW

Family businesses such as Krupp, Oetker, Haniel or Gerling: their names stand for success, tradition and German economic history.
They have influenced the fortunes of entire regions and the fate of generations.
Products such as Krupp-Stahl, 4711-Eau de Cologne or Dr. Oetker baking powder are legendary brand names and enjoy the best reputation worldwide.
But who are the people behind these names?
What is the secret of their success and what path did they have to take to get to the top?
Most of these family dynasties live in seclusion, very little is known about them privately and their names are rarely mentioned in the tabloids