Georg Josef Riedel, Date of Birth

    

Georg Josef Riedel

Austrian glassmaker

Date of Birth: 17-Dec-1949

Profession: glassmaker

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Georg Josef Riedel

  • Georg Josef Riedel (born December 16, 1949) is an Austrian glassmaker and businessman.
  • He is the 10th-generation owner of Riedel (glass manufacturer) established in 1756 and best known for its production of grape variety-specific glassware designed to enhance types of wines based on specific properties of individual grape varieties.
  • Georg Riedel joined the family business in 1973 serving as accountant, before rising to co-CEO of Riedel Crystal alongside his father, Professor Claus Josef Riedel, from 1987 until 1994.
  • He served as Chief Executive Officer from 1994 until 2013.
  • Georg Riedel succeeded his father, who first developed the concept of wine-enhancing glassware in 1958, and is best known for bringing variety-specific wine glasses to a global audience.

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