Rudolf Miele

German entrepreneur. Since 1960, he has been an active partner of the household utensils manufacturer Miele. Since 1960, he has been managing partner of the home appliance manufacturer Miele. He was the son of Carl Mieles (1897-1986) and the grandson of Miele founder Carl Miele (1869-1938). Rudolf Miele, like his grandfather and father, was appointed an honorary citizen of the city of Gutersloh in 1999.