Bekannte linkshändige Entrepreneurs

Bill Gates [...]

Bill Gates (born 1955) is an American businessman, software developer and philanthropist, co-founder of Microsoft. Gates is also known for his philanthropic efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which focuses on global health and education.

Bill Gates writes with his left hand. This can be seen in numerous photos. He also gestures more often with his left hand than with his right. In an interview with CBS "60 Minutes" from 2013, he confirmed that he is left-handed and was asked why he thinks so many famous people are left-handed. This interview can be found under "Are lefties smarter? Ask Bill Gates" on YouTube.

Christof Bosch

Christof Bosch (born 1959) is a German engineer and entrepreneur, grandson of Robert Bosch and known as a member of the Bosch family and head of the Robert Bosch GmbH Foundation.

In a 2009 interview with Stern magazine, he revealed that he was left-handed and was retrained so that he couldn't write well on either the right or the left.

Dwight F. Davis

Dwight F. Davis (1879–1945) was an American tennis player and politician, best known as the founder of the Davis Cup, one of the most prestigious international team competitions in tennis. As a tennis player, he won the US doubles championships in 1900 and 1902.

Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay (born 1966) is a British chef, television presenter, author and entrepreneur, known for his harsh criticism on cooking shows such as "Hell's Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares"; he has received several Michelin stars for his restaurants.

Greg Norman

Greg Norman (born 1955) is an Australian former professional golfer, known as one of the world's leading golfers in the 1980s and 1990s with two British Open victories (1986, 1993) and numerous weeks as number one in the world rankings. He also has a successful career in golf course design and as an entrepreneur.

Henry Ford

Henry Ford (1863 - 1947) was an American governor of Michigan, industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, known for pioneering assembly line manufacturing that revolutionized mass production. His Model T made the automobile an affordable commodity for the general American public.

Herbert C. Hoover

Herbert C. Hoover (1874 - 1964) was the 31st President of the United States (1929–1933), best known for his time in office during the beginning of the Great Depression. Despite his extensive career as a successful mining engineer and humanitarian leader of European food aid during and after the First World War, he was unable to successfully manage the economic crisis of the 1930s.

Jean-Paul Gaultier

Jean-Paul Gaultier (born 1952) is a French fashion designer known for his avant-garde and often provocative collections. He revolutionized the fashion world with designs such as the iconic cone bra for Madonna and was the creative head of the eponymous fashion house for a long time before presenting his last haute couture show in 2020.

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba (born 1981) is an American actress and entrepreneur, known for her roles in films such as Fantastic Four and Sin City. She is also co-founder of The Honest Company, a company specializing in eco-friendly baby, home and personal care products.

John D. Rockefeller

John D. Rockefeller (1839–1937) was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company, who, through his business practices and monopoly power, became the richest man of his time and the first billionaire ever. Rockefeller is also known for his extensive philanthropic efforts, supporting educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and arts projects.

Karl Lagerfeld [...]

Karl Lagerfeld (1933–2019) was a German fashion designer, photographer and costume designer, famous for his long-standing work as creative director at Chanel and Fendi. Known for his influential style and ability to constantly innovate the fashion industry, he significantly shaped modern luxury fashion.

We are sure that Karl Lagerfeld was left-handed because we once delivered a tailor's scissors to him or his company.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson (born 1979) is an American actress, known for her role in Almost Famous, for which she received an Oscar nomination, as well as films such as How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. She is also a successful entrepreneur and founder of the fitness clothing brand Fabletics.

Klaas Heufer-Umlauf [...]

Klaas Heufer-Umlauf (born 1983) is a German television presenter, actor and musician, entertainer, television producer and entrepreneur, known for his work on shows such as “Circus HalliGalli” and “Late Night Berlin”. His humorous and often satirical presentations have earned him a large fan base in Germany.

Lothar Späth

Lothar Späth (1937–2016) was a German politician from the CDU and long-time Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg. He was known for his innovative economic policy, which made Baden-Württemberg one of the economically strongest federal states in Germany. After his political career, he was also successful in business, particularly as a manager at Jenoptik.

Mary-Kate Olsen

Mary-Kate Olsen (1986) is an American actress, producer and fashion designer who rose to fame as a child star in the television series "Full House" alongside her twin sister Ashley Olsen. The Olsen twins later built a successful fashion empire and became icons in the fashion world.

Mr. Burns

Charles Montgomery Burns is a fictional character and therefore has no real birth or death dates. He is a main character in the American animated series "The Simpsons", which has been broadcast since 1989. Mr. Burns is the unscrupulous and greedy owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant and is considered the richest and most powerful citizen in Springfield. He is known for his extreme greed, lack of social conscience and his famous exclamation of "Excellent". Burns serves as a satirical representation of corporate greed, often displaying a comic exaggeration of negativity and age.

However, there are no explicit episodes or series moments that clearly confirm that Mr. Burns was conceived as a left-handed character, unlike other characters such as Ned Flanders. In certain scenes, Mr. Burns is seen performing actions with his left hand, such as signing documents or holding a telephone. For example, in "A Curse on Flanders" (3.03) it is revealed that Mr. Burns is left-handed. However, these are not consistent across the entire series.

Ned Flanders [...]

Ned Flanders is a fictional character from the animated series "The Simpsons". He is the overly friendly and extremely religious neighbor of the Simpsons family, known for his positive mannerisms and distinctive mustache. Ned is a popular character in the series, often serving as a contrast to Homer Simpson's chaotic behavior.

In the October 3, 1991 episode 38, "When Flanders Failed", left-handedness is discussed in that Ned Flanders opened a left-handed store in the Springfield Mall - "The Leftorium".

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey (1954) is an American media personality, producer, actress and philanthropist. She became known for her talk show “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” which was one of the most influential television shows for three decades. Oprah is also known for her support of educational projects and her book recommendations, which often become bestsellers.

Orville Gibson

Orville Gibson (*1856 – †1918) was an American instrument maker, known as the founder of the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd. in 1902, which later became Gibson Guitar Corporation. He revolutionized guitar and mandolin building through innovative design approaches and significantly influenced the development of these instruments, making the Gibson brand one of the leading names in the music industry.

There are many references to the left-handedness of Orville Gibson. There is also a very old picture of him holding a guitar like a left-handed person, gripping a typical left-handed left-handed D-Achord.

The story behind the photo can be found here in English:
https://www.siminoff.net/orville-gibson

Ross Perot

Ross Perot (1930–2019) was an American businessman and politician best known for his independent presidential campaigns in the 1990s. Perot founded Electronic Data Systems (EDS) and Perot Systems and was known for his direct addresses on issues such as the trade deficit and the national debt.

Steve Forbes

Steve Forbes (1947) is an American publisher and businessman, known as the editor-in-chief and CEO of Forbes, a business magazine. Forbes also ran twice for the Republican Party's presidential nomination and is known for his advocacy of the flat tax and other conservative economic policies.

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs (1955–2011) was an American entrepreneur and inventor, best known as the co-founder and long-time CEO of Apple Inc. Jobs was instrumental in the development of products such as the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone and iPad, which revolutionized the technology industry. His visionary approach to product innovation and charismatic leadership style have made him an icon of the modern business world.

Wolfgang Joop [...]

Wolfgang Joop (1944) is a German fashion designer and founder of the brands Joop! and child prodigy. Joop is known for his innovative designs and influence in the fashion industry. He has also worked as a painter and author and remains an influential figure in the German and international fashion world.