Axel Oberwelland (born 1 August 1966) is a German billionaire heir and businessman, the owner of the confectionery manufacturer August Storck, founded by his eponymous great-grandfather in 1903.
[1] The company is best known for its brands Werther's Original, Riesen and Toffifee.
[2][4] He has led the company since his father Klaus Oberwelland retired on Storck's 100th anniversary in 2003.
[1] He is married to Bergit Oberwelland (née Reber), with four children, and lives in Berlin, Germany.
[1][4] He is the brother of film producer Timm Oberwelland (born 1969), husband of businesswoman Anna Oetker-Oberwelland,[6] and the brother of Maike Oberwelland-Height.