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:


[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.

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