As of 19 March 2024, Zhong Shanshan has a net worth of US$ 63.6 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the food and beverage industry. Giovanni Ferrero follows in second place with $43.6 billion, while Mark Mateschitz ranks third with $39.4 billion, and John Mars comes in fourth with $38.5 billion.
The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Jacqueline Mars, whose net worth is $38.5 billion, and Emmanuel Besnier, whose net worth is $25.4 billion. Ravi Jaipuria is placed 7th with a net worth of $16.3 billion. Jorge Paulo Lemann ($16.1 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the food and beverage industry, followed by Qin Yinglin (No. 9) with $15.3 billion, and Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken (No. 10, $13.9 billion).
Richest Billionaires in Food and Beverage Industry, 2024
| RANK | NAME | NET WORTH |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zhong Shanshan | $63.6 billion |
| 2 | Giovanni Ferrero | $43.6 billion |
| 3 | Mark Mateschitz | $39.4 billion |
| 4 | John Mars | $38.5 billion |
| 5 | Jacqueline Mars | $38.5 billion |
| 6 | Emmanuel Besnier | $25.4 billion |
| 7 | Ravi Jaipuria | $16.3 billion |
| 8 | Jorge Paulo Lemann & family | $16.1 billion |
| 9 | Qin Yinglin | $15.3 billion |
| 10 | Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken & family | $13.9 billion |
| 11 | Dan Cathy | $11.2 billion |
| 12 | Bubba Cathy | $11.2 billion |
| 13 | Trudy Cathy White | $11.2 billion |
| 14 | Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi | $11.1 billion |
| 15 | Marcel Herrmann Telles & family | $10.8 billion |
| 16 | Harry Stine | $9.7 billion |
| 17 | Marijke Mars | $9.6 billion |
| 18 | Valerie Mars | $9.6 billion |
| 19 | Pamela Mars | $9.6 billion |
| 20 | Victoria Mars | $9.6 billion |
| 21 | Tilman Fertitta | $9.4 billion |
| 22 | Pang Kang | $9.1 billion |
| 23 | J. Christopher Reyes | $9.0 billion |
| 24 | Jude Reyes | $9.0 billion |
| 25 | Marie Besnier Beauvalot | $8.9 billion |
Methodology: The list of the richest people, compiled by CEOWORLD magazine, was created using financial information from various reliable sources such as individuals, families, stock exchanges, private databases, and analysts. Net worth figures are based on both exchange rates and stock prices. The value of private companies was determined using financial ratios and other comparisons with comparable publicly traded companies. In some cases, family fortunes were divided. The editors reserve the right to modify the list in the event of new information.
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