CEOWORLD magazine

5th Avenue, New York, NY 10001, United States
Phone: +1 3479835101
Email: info@ceoworld.biz
+1 (646) 466-6530 info@ceoworld.biz
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 11:45 PM

Home » Latest » Data & Strategy » Richest Billionaires in Fashion and Retail Industry (December 01, 2023)

Data & Strategy

Richest Billionaires in Fashion and Retail Industry (December 01, 2023)

As of December 01, 2023, Bernard Arnault has a net worth of US$189.9 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the fashion and retail industry. Amancio Ortega follows in second place with $97.1 billion, while Francoise Bettencourt Meyers ranks third with $95.1 billion, and Jim Walton comes in fourth with $65.6 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Rob Walton, whose net worth is $64.9 billion, and Alice Walton, whose net worth is $60.7 billion. Dieter Schwarz is placed 7th with a net worth of $48.0 billion. Phil Knight & family ($43.3 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the fashion and retail industry, followed by Tadashi Yanai (No. 9) with $37.8 billion and Alain Wertheimer (No. 10, $34.9 billion).

Richest Billionaires in Fashion and Retail Industry, 2023

  1. Bernard Arnault & family: $189.9 billion
  2. Amancio Ortega: $97.1 billion
  3. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family: $95.1 billion
  4. Jim Walton: $65.6 billion
  5. Rob Walton: $64.9 billion
  6. Alice Walton: $60.7 billion
  7. Dieter Schwarz: $48.0 billion
  8. Phil Knight & family: $43.3 billion
  9. Tadashi Yanai & family: $37.8 billion
  10. Alain Wertheimer: $34.9 billion
  11. Gerard Wertheimer: $34.9 billion
  12. François Pinault & family: $31.3 billion
  13. Lukas Walton: $23.3 billion
  14. John Menard Jr: $20.5 billion
  15. Stefan Persson: $18.6 billion
  16. Theo Albrecht Jr & family: $17.7 billion.
  17. Radhakishan Damani: $17.6 billion
  18. Beate Heister: $16.9 billion
  19. Karl Albrecht Jr. & family: $16.9 billion
  20. David Green & family: $13.6 billion

Have you read?  
America’s Most Prominent Business Leaders, 2023.
Ranking of the Most Influential Scientists of All Time.
Revealed: Top 20 CEOs of Genomics Companies Worldwide, 2023.
Revealed: These Are The World’s Most Corrupt Countries Heading Into 2024.
Revealed: Countries most exposed to floods worldwide.

Add CEOWORLD magazine as your preferred news source on Google News

Follow CEOWORLD magazine on: Google News, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
License and Republishing: The views in this article are the author’s own and do not represent CEOWORLD magazine. No part of this material may be copied, shared, or published without the magazine’s prior written permission. For media queries, please contact: info@ceoworld.biz. © CEOWORLD magazine LTD

Katherina Davis, Ph.D.
Katherina Davis, PhD in Media Leadership & Organizational Change, is the Deputy News Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she specializes in thought leadership, executive branding, and financial storytelling for a global business audience. With a career that spans over 12 years in fintech journalism and brand communications, Katherina has a reputation for turning complex financial data into stories that engage, educate, and drive strategic value.

Before joining CEOWORLD, she served as a content strategist for leading fintech startups and contributed to publications focused on market intelligence and innovation. Katherina’s editorial focus includes C-suite positioning, PR during IPOs, M&A communications, and business transformation strategies. She holds a degree in Business Journalism and an executive certificate in Digital Brand Strategy.

At CEOWORLD, she directs a team of writers and analysts, producing insightful features on corporate finance, executive reputation, and market disruption. Katherina also mentors young professionals in business communications and has spoken at multiple international conferences on digital finance media. She brings a mix of journalistic integrity and strategic messaging to her role, helping CEOWORLD’s audience stay ahead of financial trends while strengthening their leadership narratives.

Email Katherina Davis at katherina@ceoworld.biz