Dietrich Mateschitz
Businessman, co-founder of Red Bull
Born
May 20th, 1944
81 years ago
Died
2022
3 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Co-founded Red Bull GmbH, a company that revolutionized the energy drink market. Instrumental in the brand's marketing strategies, establishing a global presence through innovative advertising campaigns and extreme sports sponsorships. Played a key role in promoting and expanding the brand into various sports, including Formula 1 and extreme sports events. Helped foster a unique corporate culture focused on creativity and dynamism, influencing both consumer behavior and marketing approaches worldwide.
Co-founded Red Bull GmbH in 1984
Created the concept of energy drinks
Led Red Bull to become a market leader
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