Horst Paulmann
Also known as: Paulmann
Honorary President
Miami Connection
Cencosud expanded operations to the U.S., potentially including Florida, as part of its international growth. One news source lists an address in NW Miami, but no specific contributions, projects, or community involvement by Paulmann in Miami/South Florida are identified. His impact appears centered in Latin America.
About
Horst Paulmann was born in Germany in 1935 and emigrated to Chile post-World War II, starting with a small shop in Temuco. He founded Cencosud in 1978, growing it into Chile's largest retailer and the third largest in Latin America, operating supermarkets, department stores, and home improvement chains across multiple countries. Cencosud expanded to Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and the U.S. In 2021, he transitioned leadership to his daughter Heike while remaining honorary president. He died on March 11, 2025, at age 89 in Germany. No direct personal residence or role in Miami or South Florida is documented.