Paul Gauselmann
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Paul Gauselmann (born 26 August 1934 in de:Borghorst near Münster, Germany) is a German entrepreneur.
He is founder and CEO of the identically named group of companies which produces slot machines.
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[edit] Honors
In 1993 Paul Gauselmann got the Federal Cross of Merit (Bundesverdienstkreuz) (Knight's Cross), in 2003 he has been appointed to be awarded to the Officer's Cross.
Furthermore he is honorary citizen of Espelkamp and Lübbecke.
[edit] Career
Paul Gauselmann is not only an entrepreneur and businessman, he is also an inventor. He made over 200 inventions, which have been patented.
Since many years he is chairman of the slot machine business association VDAI.
[edit] Sponsorship
At his 65th birthday Paul initiated the Gauselmann foundation, which supports social projects in his hometown Espelkamp.
Furthermore he supports many organizations. Some of them are listed below:
- TuS-N-Lübbecke (Handball-Bundesliga / National German Handball League)
- German Stroke Foundation (Deutsche Schlaganfall Stiftung)
- TV Espelkamp (Tennis Club - National German League)
- Kaiser-Wilhelm statue
[edit] Family
Paul Gauselmann is married to Karin Gauselmann. Karin is member of the supervisory board of Gauselmann AG.
Paul has four sons:
- Peter Gauselmann
- Michael Gauselmann (Co-CEO Gauselmann AG)
- Armin Gauselmann (member of the board Gauselmann AG)
- Karsten Gauselmann
Paul also has four older brothers: : Heinz, Josef, Eugen und Willi.