Alain Wertheimer
Alain Wertheimer | |
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| Born | Alain Ernest Wertheimer 28 September 1948 Paris, France |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Co-owner and chairman of Chanel |
| Spouse | Brigitte Laloum |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Jacques Wertheimer |
| Relatives | Gérard Wertheimer (brother) Pierre Wertheimer (grandfather) |
Alain Ernest Wertheimer (born 28 September 1948) is a French billionaire businessman, based in New York City. He is the chairman and a controlling shareholder in Chanel, with his brother Gérard who chairs its watch division.[1][2] As of October 2022, Wertheimer's net worth was estimated at US$40 billion by Bloomberg Billionaires Index, making him the 26th richest person in the world.[3]
According to Forbes, Wertheimer is the 38th richest individual in the world. As of 25 December 2024, his estimated net worth is US$41.4 billion.[4]
Early life
[edit]Wertheimer was born on 28 September 1948,[5] to a Jewish family,[1] the son of Jacques Wertheimer and Eliane Fischer.
Career
[edit]Wertheimer is the co-owner and chairman of Chanel.[6]
The privately held company is run by Alain who has presided over the acquisition of several non-Chanel brands, including Eres Lingerie and beachwear, Tanner Krolle saddles and leather goods, and Holland & Holland, a British gunmaker.[citation needed]
Based in France, the Wertheimer brothers own French vineyards including Château Rauzan-Ségla in Margaux, and Château Canon in Saint-Émilion.
Both brothers are equestrians who also inherited and operate a Thoroughbred horse racing stable they call La Presle Farm or Wertheimer farm for racing in the United States and is known as Wertheimer et Frère partnership in France.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Wertheimer is married to Brigitte Laloum; they have three children.[6][7] He and his wife live in New York City.[6]
Alain and his brothers own vineyards in France and Napa Valley, California.[8]
The fortune of Alain and Gérard is managed by their family office, Mousse Partners.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Anderman, Nirit (Dec 14, 2017). "From Nazis to Churchill: The Stink Behind Chanel No. 5". Haaretz. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ Deshpande, Jay (3 December 2014). "Time is Money: The 26 Richest Swiss Watch Barons". WatchTime. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Alain Wertheimer". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ "The World's Real-Time Billionaires". Forbes. Retrieved December 25, 2024.
- ^ "Alain Wertheimer". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Alain Wertheimer". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ "SCI LA PIPARDIERE" (PDF). websitepappers.fr (in French). February 21, 2020.
- ^ "Gerard Wertheimer". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ "How the Secretive Family Behind Chanel Is Reshaping a Big Investment Bet". Bloomberg.com. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
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