A hundred-year balance Annual Report 2010 - Uzin Utz AG

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»» Were there also possible alternative paths in life for you, or was your succession as head of the company never in question? »» Oh yes, there certainly were! While I was at university, I had visions of a career as a racing driver; in the 1970’s I competed in various circuit races and hill climbs – not entirely without success by the way – and was completely infected with the racing bug. This ‘storm and stress’ phase came to an end for me after some less enjoyable events. On completion of my dissertation, there was still the option of a scientific career at the university, but I was ultimately attracted to the company, with all its challenges and possibilities. »» You are an aesthetically and artistically orientated person, who repeatedly supports art projects and young artists. Do you or did you yourself also have active ambitions in this direction? »» Definitely not. But if anyone wanted to interpret my enthusiasm for architecture as artistic ambition, you could say that I earned it in a sort of indirect, artistic way though the successful use of our products in the preservation of historic buildings.” (laughs) »» What makes an artist or their work interesting for you, and do you prefer any particular art form or stylistic direction? »» Roy Liechtenstein was an artist whose independent style and works attracted me at an early stage – well before he became really popular and therefore unaffordable. But in general I don’t prefer any particular direction or art form, but approach it quite intuitively. The work should however have its own recognisably individual style and sense of expression, and also be able to convince its creator as an artistic personality.” »» Assuming that you had the chance to take over the chairmanship of another company, which would most attract you? »» (after brief consideration): There would only be one company in question: Porsche! 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 With 449 m the Empire State Building is completed as the highest structure in the world. Bayern Munich is the first German football champion. 1st May is a legal bankday in Germany. Wernher von Braun develops a liquid rocket, which rises 2,400 meters high. Ferdinand Porsche presents the prototype of the „Beetle“. 12 Interview
What grows out of the insignificant often bears the power for greatness. »» Regarding the economic crisis: Was there ever a situation in which you ever considered changing the ownership structure, in other words giving up the majority shareholding of your family? »» Definitely not. Certainly not during the crisis, but otherwise this subject was only on the agenda one single time, before stock market flotation in 1997 – with the known result. Something which I am naturally very happy about, otherwise we would not be able to celebrate this company Jubilee.” »» Looking back on your previous achievements in life – what are you particularly proud of, apart from the success of your company? »» That’s easy: My children, naturally. Of course only that which concerns my own contribution to their positive development, which is difficult to measure, and that all three of them have been able to create the requirements for a self-determined and successful life. On the personal level, I am proud of having been able so far to preserve a certain basic composure, openness and tolerance, which has enabled me to maintain and enjoy a relaxed daily life. All the more so since my daughter has recently had twins, making me a grandfather twice over. »» When you think of your personal future and that of Uzin Utz AG: How will your family tradition be continued over the coming generation? Are there already concrete succession scenarios? »» See the last question: I can look forward to the future quite relaxed and expectantly, both my own and also that of the company. My two sons are preparing to join the company in the Jubilee year in order to earn their spurs; the company management will therefore pass on to the next generation at the appointed time, although I cannot say at the moment exactly when or in what form. The continuity of Uzin Utz AG is therefore assured. 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 Olympic Games in Berlin. Crowd favorite Jesse Owens from the United States collects four gold medals. The World Exhibition takes place in Paris. Picasso paints the picture „Guernica“ for the Spanish pavilion. Otto Hahn is the first who splits the nucleus of a uranium atom. Beginning of the World War II. The first color TV program is broadcasting. Interview 13
Page 1 and 2: A hundred-year balance Annual Repor
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Page 8 and 9: Values and substance Dear sharehold
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