Pierre Castel

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Pierre Castel
Born
Pierre Jesus Sebastian Castel

1926 (age 97–98)
NationalityFrench
Occupation(s)Founder, Castel Group

Pierre Jesus Sebastian Castel (born 1926)[1] is a French businessman, the founder of the Castel Group, a French beverages company.

Early life

Pierre Jesus Sebastian Castel founded the Castel Group in Bordeaux in 1949, along with his eight siblings.[1]

Career

According to Forbes, Castel & family have a net worth of $10.1 billion, as of March 2015.[1]

Pierre Castel is the CEO and president of Patriarche. He is also the president of Cassiopée Limited which now has a global presence in the beverage industry. He is also the founder and president of the Castel-Frères with roots in the wine and spirits sector. He has been involved in the beverage industry, specializing in breweries, wineries, and carbonated drinks for over 60 years. [2]

Castel and his family are listed at number 125 on Forbes’ list of global billionaires. He and his family are also ranked the 6th richest in France. [3]

Personal life

He is married and lives in Geneva.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Pierre Castel". Forbes. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  2. ^ "Pierre Castel: Chief Executive Officer and President, Patriarche". Executive Profile. Bloomberg Business. 22 June 2015.
  3. ^ "#125 Pierre Castel & family". Forbes. 22 June 2015.