Alain Wertheimer
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Alain Ernest Wertheimer (born 28 September 1948) is a French billionaire businessman, based in New York City. He is the chairman and a controlling shareholder in Chanel, with his brother Gérard who chairs its watch division.[1][2] As of October 2022, Wertheimer's net worth was estimated at US$40 billion by Bloomberg Billionaires Index, making him the 26th richest person in the world.[3]
According to Forbes, Wertheimer is the 38th richest individual in the world. As of 25 December 2024, his estimated net worth is US$41.4 billion.[4]
Early life
Wertheimer was born on 28 September 1948,[5] to a Jewish family,[1] the son of Jacques Wertheimer and Eliane Fischer.
Career
Wertheimer is the co-owner and chairman of Chanel.[6]
The privately held company is run by Alain who has presided over the acquisition of several non-Chanel brands, including Eres Lingerie and beachwear, Tanner Krolle saddles and leather goods, and Holland & Holland, a British gunmaker.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Based in France, the Wertheimer brothers own French vineyards including Château Rauzan-Ségla in Margaux, and Château Canon in Saint-Émilion, both of which have won rave reviews from oenophiles. Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Both brothers are enthusiastic equestrians who also inherited and operate an important Thoroughbred horse racing stable they call La Presle Farm or Wertheimer farm for racing in the United States and is known as Wertheimer et Frère partnership in France.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Personal life
Wertheimer is married to Brigitte Laloum; they have three children,[6] Sarah Wertheimer (m. 2011 to Pedro Romero Gonzalez), Nathaniel Wertheimer (m. 2015 to Taya Alexandra Schmid), and Raphael Wertheimer.[7] He and his wife live in New York City.[6]
Alain and his brothers own vineyards in France and Napa Valley, California.[8]
The fortune of Alain and Gérard is managed by their family office, Mousse Partners.[9]
See also
References
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