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Favorite business book: The World Is Flat, by Thomas Friedman
Childhood hero: Karl Adam, my rowing coach
Person you respect or idolize most, other than family: Ditmar Hopp Adam,
German billionaire
Thing you’re most afraid of: Family tragedy
Bernd Beetz has been the perpetual immigrant, traveling from country to country during his career and having to learn new languages and cultures all along the way. Coming to America was a cakewalk for Beetz, after living through his well-traveled resume.