Rodney Sacks
Rodney Sacks | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1949 or 1950 (age 73–74)[1] South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | Wits University |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman and CEO, Monster Beverage |
| Relatives | Ze'ev Bielski (brother-in-law) Adi Bielski (niece) Leslie Sacks (brother) |
Rodney Cyril Sacks (born 1949) is a South African billionaire businessman, chairman, and CEO of Monster Beverage since 1990.
Early life[edit]
Rodney Cyril Sacks[2] was born into a Lithuanian-Jewish family, he grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. His brother was art collector Leslie Sacks.[3] He was educated at University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and graduated with a law degree as well as a postgraduate higher diploma in tax law.[4]
Career[edit]
Sacks worked as a lawyer in South Africa, and was the youngest person to be made a partner of Werksmans, the country's largest corporate law firm.[4] In August 1989, Sacks emigrated to California with his family, having spent nearly 20 years with Werksmans and rising to become a senior partner.[4]
In 1990, a consortium led by Sacks and his fellow South African, Hilton Schlosberg, acquired Hansen Natural Corporation, which in 1992 acquired Hansen's Natural Soda and Apple Juice for $14.5 million. Since 1990, Sacks has been chairman and CEO of Hansen Natural Corporation, which changed its name to Monster Beverage Corporation in 2012.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Sacks and his family emigrated from South Africa to California in 1989.[4] His sister Caron Sacks is married to Israeli politician Ze'ev Bielski,[5][6] and is the mother of actress Adi Bielski.
References[edit]
- ^ "Profile: Rodney Sacks". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-08-31.
- ^ White, Ronald D. (29 June 2014). "A thirst for energy drinks is juicing Monster Beverage's sales". LA Times. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ One Long House: Wolfe Sacks Archived 2015-05-01 at the Wayback Machine retrieved April 29, 2015
- ^ a b c d e "Rodney Sacks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Monster Beverage Corporation". Beverageforum.com. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ Cashman, Greer Fay (August 25, 2009). "Grapevine: US politicians flock to visit - Sculpture garden dedicated at Ariel University Center, and youth essay contest launched". Jerusalem Post.
The garden was donated by Bielski's brother-in-law Leslie Sacks of Los Angeles in memory of his father Wolfe (Harry) Zev Sacks. Leslie Sacks, his mother, sister Caron and other family members...
- ^ One Long House: Wolfe Sacks Archived 2015-05-01 at the Wayback Machine retrieved April 29, 2015