Mark Mateschitz

Mark Mateschitz was born on May 7, 1992, in Styria, Austria. Mateschitz studied business at the University of Applied Sciences Salzburg before stepping into the consumer goods industry. As the son of Dietrich Mateschitz, co-founder of Red Bull GmbH, Mark grew up with a close view of the brand's evolution and success. While his father discovered the Thai energy drink Krating Daeng in 1984 and partnered with Thai businessman Chaleo Yoovidhya to market it globally under the brand name Red Bull, Mark has significantly contributed to the company's continued growth. In 2018, Mark founded Thalheimer Heilwasser GmbH, which makes beer and lemonade using water from one of Austria's oldest springs. After the passing of his father in 2022, Mark inherited a 49% stake in Red Bull GmbH, solidifying his leadership role in the company. Under Mark's influence, Red Bull has sustained its reputation as one of the world's most recognizable brands, synonymous with extreme sports sponsorships and innovative marketing campaigns. Mark Mateschitz's strategic vision and leadership have propelled both Red Bull and Thalheimer Heilwasser GmbH to success, making him a prominent figure in the beverage industry and beyond.

Details about his early childhood and family life are not widely publicized. 

• He was born in May, 1992 in Styria, Austria. 
• Mateschitz studied business at the University of Applied Sciences Salzburg, which laid the foundation for his career in consumer goods and marketing.
• Before inheriting 49% of Red Bull GmbH, Mateschitz launched his own drinks company named Thalheimer Heilwasser GmbH in 2018.
• Following the death of his father, he stepped down as an employee at RedBull in order to focus on his role as a shareholder.

He keeps his family information very low-key and private.

• The only child of Dietrich Mateschitz and Anita Gerhardter. He attended high school in Salzburg and later studied business administration at Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. 
• During his early life, he maintained a low profile and used his mother's surname. Only his middle name, Dietrich, hinted at his connection to his father.