Financial Profile: Herrhausen - The Wealth Master (RBB 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm)
Frankfurt, 1987: Alfred Herrhausen Ascends to Deutsche Bank Leadership
Alfred Herrhausen, a renowned German banker and industrialist, took charge of Deutsche Bank, one of the country's most influential financial institutions, in Frankfurt during this year. With the support of his mentor, Christians, Herrhausen aimed to become the bank's sole spokesperson and shape its future.
Herrhausen's colleagues responded angrily to his proposal of debt relief for developing countries, a radical move that he considered essential for the bank's modernization. His vision extended beyond financial reform, as he sought to exert influence in the Cold War era's political landscape.
As a supporter of Gorbachev's reform policies, Herrhausen navigated treacherous political waters, garnering powerful enemies, such as US intelligence agencies and the DDR regime. Warnings from US strategist Kissinger fell on deaf ears, and Chancellor Kohl utilized Herrhausen's influence wisely, disregarding concerns from Herrhausen's wife regarding his safety.
Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Al Fahoum was preparing a German-Palestinian commando for an attack. The RAF terrorists, including Tania Fehling, remained unaware of their target at this point.
Renowned for his ambitious leadership, Herrhausen played a crucial role in the bank's evolution from the 1970s to his assassination in Bad Homburg on November 30, 1989. His death, attributed to the Red Army Faction, remains shrouded in mystery, leaving a lasting impact on Herrhausen's legacy and the turbulent era in which he operated.
Influential beyond financial circles, Herrhausen's vision of wielding banking power for broader political and social goals shaped the landscape of West Germany during a critical period in European and global history. His work paved the way for Deutsche Bank's global expansion and forged strategic relationships with both Western and Eastern powers.
Running Time: 100 minutesGenre: Biography, D 2024Director: Pia StrietmannEpisode: 1
Cast:- Alfred Herrhausen: Oliver Masucci- Traudl Herrhausen: Julia Koschitz- Helmut Kohl: Sascha Nathan- Frau Pinckert: Ursula Strauss- Thomas Wasner: David Schütter- Christians: August Zirner
In the biographical drama, set for release in 2024, Oliver Masucci portrays Alfred Herrhausen, the German banker known for his ambitious leadership in Deutsche Bank during the 1980s. His vision transcended industry norms, extending to wielding banking power for broader political and social goals that significantly influenced West Germany's landscape during a critical period in European and global history. (health: Herrhausen's vision of wielding banking power for broader political and social goals; movies-and-tv: In the biographical drama, set for release in 2024; entertainment: known for his ambitious leadership in Deutsche Bank during the 1980s)
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