Gabriella Meister

About Gabriella Meister

Gabriella Meister and her daughter Franziska Wuerbser, who is also a billionaire, are among four family heirs who inherited 63% of kitchen appliance manufacturer Rational AG.

Gabriella's late husband, Siegfried Meister, founded the company in 1973 and died in 2017, at age 78.

Rational has more than a 50% share of the global market for multifunctional food preparation appliances used in large-scale and commercial kitchens.

The company's products include ovens, steamers and grills.

Rational, which went public in 2000, has grown consistently without acquisitions, and prides itself on innovative, energy-efficient technology.