Hans Friderichs (born 16 October 1931) is a German politician who served as the minister of economy in the period 1972–1977.

[1] He received a bachelor's degree in law and political science and also, holds a PhD.

[5] After leaving office, Friderichs worked in various capacities at different firms and institutions, including Adidas AG.

[2] In October 1977 he was named as the board member of the Dresdner Bank, replacing Jürgen Ponto who had been murdered.

[9] Friderichs, together with other German politicians, was convicted and heavily sentenced for tax evasion, known as Flick affair, in 1985.