John Dorrance III
John Dorrance III | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 or 1944 (age 79–80)[1] US |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Heir |
| Known for | Campbell's Soup heir |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Relatives | John Thompson Dorrance (grandfather) |
John Dorrance III (born 1943/1944) is an American-born Irish billionaire businessman and heir to Campbell's Soup. In November 1996, Dorrance sold his company shares worth $720 million.[2] He is also known as "Ippy" Dorrance.
Early life
[edit]He is the son of John T. "Jack" Dorrance Jr. (1919–1989) and grandson of John Thompson Dorrance.[1][3]
Career
[edit]As of September 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$2.6 billion.[1]
Personal life
[edit]For 15 years he lived on a ranch in Wyoming before moving to Ireland, where he gained citizenship in 1995.[2]
He is married with two children and lives in Dublin.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Forbes profile: John Dorrance, III". Forbes. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ a b "SOUP HEIR MORE LIQUID NOW". Washington Post. 2024-02-24. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Warner, Susan (September 21, 1996). "Heir Sells 14 Percent Of Stake In Campbell John T. Dorrance 3d Was A Staunch Supporter Of Family Control. Now, He's Sold At Least $244 Million Worth Of Shares". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 8 November 2015.