Success story in the cave: Nils Glagau and his Empire Orthomol

Success story in the cave: Nils Glagau and his Empire Orthomol

Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Deutschland - The entrepreneur and investor Nils Glagau has made a name for itself. As a juror in the 17th season of "The Lion's Cave", he not only inspires the audience, but also brings a breath of fresh air to the startup scene. Born on October 31, 1975 in Bad Homburg, he has a lot of experience. With a size of 188 cm and an estimated assets of around 30 million euros (not officially confirmed), it is one of the sizes in the shop.

Nils Glagau is the managing director of the family company Orthomol, which has been producing micronutrients and nutritional supplements since 1991. The company was carried out by his father Dr. Kristian Glagau and a partner founded. After all, Glagau has been at the helm since 2009 after taking over the management after the death of his father. In the short time, he managed to make Orthomol an important player on the market, with an annual turnover of around 100 million euros and more than 400 employees.

from ethnologist to the entrepreneur

What many do not know: Glagau has no business background. Instead, he studied ethnology at the University of Bonn with a focus on old American studies. His fascination for foreign cultures led him to research on Maya culture in Central America and about Buddhism in Tibet and Nepal. He also brings this perspective into his entrepreneurial activity. "I would like to continue orthomol as a family business and maintain my father's legacy," he explains. He made changes in the company to meet the current market requirements and to bring Orthomol closer to the end customer

"The family concept is important to me, but I attach great importance to a cooperative leadership style," said Glagau. His philosophy includes flat hierarchies and open communication, which has a positive effect on the quick decision -making in the company. With these values, he has retained the strong brand DNA of Orthomol as a scientifically well-founded premium brand. The company is also considered a pioneer of orthomolecular medicine in Germany.

The future in view

Orthomol has increasingly used digital technologies in recent years to improve sales, marketing, development and production. Glagau emphasizes that the perception of nutritional medicine has changed. "Especially in the United States, the preventive idea is more pronounced," he explains, "which leads to a higher acceptance of nutritional supplements." The company conducts its own studies and commissioned independent research institutes to demonstrate the nutritional effects of the products. Future developments could enable personalized products that are tailored to individual needs.

Although Glagau spends a lot of time in his professional projects, he tries to find a balance in private life. He is active in his spare time, travels, reads, listens to music, watches films and loves cooking. However, he is largely covered by his private life; It is known that he is married and has twin daughters.

With a passion that includes both its family -owned tradition and innovative approaches, Nils Glagau will take new ground after the 17th season of "The Lion's Den", but will never forget its roots at Orthomol.

As the Augsburger Allgemeine reports, this will be the last time the entrepreneur appears as a jury. This will end a chapter in the life of Nils Glagau, one that has brought him to the hearts of many people.

Especially the changes that he implements at Orthomol cause interest. The readers of Pro Magazin can look forward to continuously exciting developments, while the Career guide note how important research and innovation are.