Gérard Wertheimer
Gérard Wertheimer | |
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| Born | 17 April 1951 Paris, France |
| Education | University of Paris |
| Known for | Co-owner of Chanel |
| Spouse | Valérie Picavet |
| Children | 2 |
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Gérard Paul Philippe Wertheimer (born 17 April 1951) is a French billionaire businessman based in New York City and Geneva, who owns Chanel in partnership with his brother, Alain.[1] As of October 2022, Wertheimer's net worth was estimated at US$40 billion by Bloomberg Billionaires Index, making him the 27th richest person in the world.[2]
Biography
Wertheimer was born to a Jewish family,
Personal life
Wertheimer is married to Valérie (née Picavet),[4] a former nurse;[5] they have two children,[6] Olivia Wertheimer and David Wertheimer[7] (m. 2016 to Togzhan Isbazarova).[8] He and his wife live in New York City and Switzerland. An avid golf player, he has however been caught cheating a few times on the course. [6] His wife is active in child protection charities.[4]
Gérard and his brother own vineyards in France and Napa Valley, California.[9]
The fortune of Gérard and Alain is managed by their family office, Mousse Partners.[10]
See also
- List of billionaires
References
- ^ a b Anderman, Nirit (Dec 14, 2017). "From Nazis to Churchill: The Stink Behind Chanel No. 5". Haaretz. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ "Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Gérard Wertheimer". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ Didier Grumbach Histoires de la mode 2008 - Page 368 "Certaines autres sont de nature plus personnelle. Alain et Gérard Wertheimer ont hérité de leur grand-père, Pierre, grand amateur du Douanier Rousseau, sa passion pour l'art contemporain. Les chevaux de course étaient le péché mignon ... "
- ^ a b Paris Match Numéros 2971 à 2979 2006 - Page 101 "Epouse du richissime Gérard Wertheimer, Valérie Wertheimer aurait pu se contenter d'une existence légère et dorée. Mais, il y a six ans. traumatisée par la découverte des réseaux pédophiles via Internet, cette « boule d'énergie » a aussitôt ..."
- ^ Thomas, Dana (February 24, 2002). "The Power Behind The Cologne". The New York Times Magazine .
- ^ a b "Gerard Wertheimer". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ "How Chanel became British (Part 3 of 3): Chanel, British luxury's star player?". glitz.paris. September 15, 2022.
- ^ "Heir To Fashion House Of Chanel Married A Girl From Kazakhstan". Gazette Du Bon Ton. March 22, 2016.
- ^ "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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