Hansjorg Wyss Quotes


Two things are vital for me. I've always had people who protected me, and I've always had people who helped me. Before I decide, I consult with three, four people who I trust.


Citations

Wyss, Hansjörg. Interview. Blick, Ringier, 11 Apr. 2014.

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Hansjorg Wyss
Hansjorg Wyss
  • Born: September 19, 1935
  • Nationality: Swiss
  • Profession: Businessman

Hansjörg Wyss is a Swiss billionaire businessman and donor to politically liberal and environmental causes in the United States. He is the founder and the former president and chairman of Synthes USA, a medical device manufacturer. His Wyss Foundation has more than $2 billion in assets. As of 2021, Wyss had a net worth of US $6.5 billion, according to Forbes. Having donated hundreds of millions of dollars to environmental causes, he has more recently increased his donations to groups promoting progressive causes.