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Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science IMD-Lausanne,
Master of Business Administration
Inherited stake in automaker BMW from late
father Herbert Quandt, who rescued it from
bankruptcy decades ago. Also inherited 50% stake
in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturer
Altana. In September 2006 Altana sold its
pharmaceutical division, best known for its
blockbuster ulcer drug Pantoprazol which comes
off patent in 2009, to Scandinavian firm Nycomed
for $6 billion. Susanne pocketed about half of
the proceeds. A trained economist with an
M.B.A., remains active on Altana's board of
supervisors.
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