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Karl-Heinz Rummenigge

Supervisory Board Member (former CEO, 2002-2021), FC Bayern München AG · Germany

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-08

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is the CEO of FC Bayern München AG. Rummenigge is based in Germany. Rummenigge was born in 1955 in Lippstadt.

German former footballer and executive who played for Bayern Munich (1974-1984) and the West Germany national team, winning the 1980 European Championship. He served as CEO of FC Bayern München AG from 2002 to July 2021, overseeing 14 Bundesliga titles, 10 DFB Cups, and two Champions League victories.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Rummenigge's return to FC Bayern Munich in 2023, described as a homecoming following a formal appointment to the organization. Earlier coverage documented Rummenigge's step down from the chairman position in 2021, prior to that return.

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Born
September 25, 1955 · Lippstadt
Citizenship
Germany
Awards
FIFA 100, German Footballer of the Year, Goal of the Month, Golden Honorary Ring of the City of Munich, Onze d'Or

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Who is Karl-Heinz Rummenigge?
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is the Supervisory Board Member (former CEO, 2002-2021) of FC Bayern München AG, based in Germany.
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Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is CEO of FC Bayern München AG.