Toto Wolff

Date of Birth: January 12, 1972

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Torger Christian “Toto” Wolff is an Austrian investor, former racing driver, and current Team Principal and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. Born in Vienna, Austria, Wolff started his career in motorsport as a racing driver, competing in various racing series including the Austrian Formula Ford Championship and the German Formula Ford Series. Despite showing promise on the track, his driving career was cut short due to sponsorship issues. Transitioning from driving to management and investment, Wolff found significant success. He co-owned HWA AG, a company that ran the Mercedes-Benz DTM team, and later founded investment companies Marchfifteen and Marchsixteen Investments, which focused on strategic investments in industrial and publicly listed companies. In 2009, Wolff acquired a share of the Williams Formula One Team, becoming an Executive Director in 2012. In 2013, he joined Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team as Executive Director and subsequently became a shareholder. Under his leadership, Mercedes has dominated the Formula One World Championship, securing numerous Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships. Wolff is widely respected for his keen business acumen, leadership skills, and deep understanding of the intricacies of motorsport.

5 Interesting Facts about Toto Wolff

1. Toto Wolff holds a 30% stake in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.

2. He is fluent in German, English, French, and Italian.

3. Wolff was a co-founder of the investment companies Marchfifteen and Marchsixteen Investments.

4. He has been instrumental in Mercedes’ winning streak in Formula One, leading the team to multiple championships since 2014.

5. Wolff has also invested in various tech companies, including the German online fashion retailer, Zalando.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Toto Wolff

1. “The days you win are the days you don’t learn anything.”

2. “In Formula One, you need to be able to make the right decisions under pressure.”

3. “Success is not a destination, but a continuous journey.”

4. “It’s not about being the best, it’s about being better than you were yesterday.”

5. “You need to be humble in success and confident in failure.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Toto Wolff’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $540 million.

Children

Toto Wolff has three children. He has a son and a daughter from his first marriage and a son named Jack Wolff with his current wife, Susie Wolff, who is a former professional racing driver and the current CEO of Venturi Racing in Formula E.