Do you know who the most reclusive billionaires are?
We all know the most famous tycoons in the world: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, etc. However, there are people who, despite having mega-fortunes, avoid public attention at all costs.
The Business Insider site compiled eight personalities who have fortunes that constantly place them in the top fortunes of magazines such as Forbes and Bloomberg, but who try to go unnoticed.
Of course, keep in mind that these are just the secret billionaires we know about.
The most reclusive billionaires in the world
1.Philip Anschutz
Who
American businessman who was born on December 28, 1939 in Russell, Kansas. He is known to be a leading investor and entrepreneur in a variety of industries, including energy, media, entertainment, sports, and real estate.
Companies
Circle A Drilling (oil exploration and production), Qwest Communications (fiber optics) and Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) which operates stadiums and arenas around the world, including the Coachella festival.
Low profile
According to BloombergAnschutz has given only two press conferences throughout his career.
Curious fact
Anschutz has owned sports teams, including ice hockey teams (the Los Angeles Kings) and soccer teams (the Los Angeles Galaxy) in Major League Soccer (MLS).
2. Frederick Barclay
Who
Sir Frederick Barclay is a British businessman born on October 27, 1934. Along with his twin brother, Sir David Barclay, he has been a leading figure in the world of business and the media in the United Kingdom. He and he also one of the most reclusive and reclusive billionaires.
Companies
The famous hotel The Ritz in London, as well as other luxury hotels and he owned the daily The Daily Telegraph until 2004.
Low profile
Forbes He called the Barclay brothers “the UK’s most infamous reclusive billionaires.” The couple were rarely photographed and together they owned a private island. His brother David passed away in 2021.
Curious fact
Barclay was knighted in 2000 for his services to the hospitality industry and to charity.
3. The Cargill-MacMillan family
Who are they
It is one of the richest and most powerful families in the United States and is associated with the Cargill company, one of the largest agribusiness and food companies in the world.
Companies
The Cargill Company was founded in 1865 by William Wallace Cargill in Conover, Iowa. The company initially focused on the grain trade, but over time it expanded into a variety of agriculture and food related activities. Today, Cargill is one of the largest privately held companies in the world, operating in areas including food processing and marketing, agriculture, meat and poultry production, and chemical and industrial products manufacturing.
Low profile
Although they are one of the wealthiest families in the world, members of the Cargill-MacMillan family tend to keep a low profile and rarely make public appearances or comment in the media. They prefer to keep their private lives away from public scrutiny.
Curious fact
The family, which has about 100 members, owns a significant portion of Cargill’s shares, allowing them to influence the company’s strategic decisions.
4.Jack Ma
Who
Chinese businessman known for being one of the founders and former CEO of Alibaba Group, one of the largest e-commerce and technology companies in the world.
Companies
Jack Ma co-founded Alibaba in 1999 in Hangzhou, China.
Low profile
Ma slipped out of the public eye in 2021 (even sparking speculation of his demise) when Chinese regulators launched an antitrust probe into Alibaba. This followed critical comments Ma had made about China’s financial regulatory system.
Curious fact
His real name is Ma Yun and before he was a millionaire he was an English teacher.
5. The Mars Family
Who are they
It is one of the richest and most prominent families in the United States and is associated with the Mars conglomerate, one of the largest food, candy, pet and other product companies in the world.
Companies
The family that owns Mars, a multinational company that was founded in 1911, is famous because its members are some of the most reclusive billionaires. It is also known for manufacturing and selling a wide range of products, including chocolates (such as M&M’s and Snickers), food, beverages, and more.
Low profile
Amy Weiss, a spokeswoman for the Mars family, told Business Insider that the family “is extraordinarily proud of the Mars business” and that the company’s management team represents the business well to the public. “They believe that it is mainly the business and its brands that should speak.”
Curious fact
The company follows what is known as the “5 Principles Model” of the Mars family: quality, responsibility, reciprocity, efficiency and freedom.
6.Ike Perlmutter
Who
Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter is a South African-American businessman and executive known for his association with Marvel Entertainment and his role in the entertainment industry.
Companies
In 1993 Perlmutter co-founded Marvel Studios and in 2009 sold it to The Walt Disney Company.
Low profile
It has been reported that after Disney’s acquisition of Marvel, Perlmutter ceased to have an active role in Marvel Studios’ creative and executive decision-making due to his rivalry with Kevin Feige. He was fired by Disney in March of this year.
Curious fact
According to ForbesIn 1998, Ike Perlmutter defeated billionaire Carl Icahn for control of Marvel when it was bankrupt.
7. The Reimann Family
Who are they
It is a German family of businessmen and shareholders that is known to be one of the richest families in Europe.
Companies
The Reimanns are known to own a significant part of the JAB Holding Company. This company is an investment company that has acquired and controls a number of companies in sectors ranging from food and beverages to luxury and beauty products. Some of the notable brands and companies in the JAB portfolio include Keurig, Dr Pepper, Krispy Kreme, Panera Bread, Coty, and many others.
Low profile
In 2019, the Reimanns made headlines for donating €10 million to charity after the family’s Nazi history came to light. In general, the Reimanns avoid the public eye as much as possible.
Curious fact
The Reimann family fortune began in the 19th century with Johann Adam Benckiser, who founded a chemical and consumer products company in 1823.
8. The Wertheimer brothers, among the most reclusive billionaires
Who are they
The brothers are the owners of Chanel, one of the most recognized and prestigious fashion and luxury houses in the world.
Companies
In 1924, Pierre Wertheimer, the brothers’ grandfather, entered into a business agreement with Coco Chanel to produce and distribute Chanel perfumes, including the famous Chanel No. 5. This agreement was extremely lucrative and laid the foundation for the continuing relationship between the Wertheimers. and the Chanel brand.
Low profile
In a rare interview, Gérard told in 2002 to the New York Times his decision to stay out of the public eye:
“This is about Coco Chanel, this is about Karl, this is about everyone who works and believes in Chanel. This is not about the Wertheimers,” she said at the time, referring to Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion house’s former creative director.
Curious fact
The brothers have never attended a Chanel store opening.
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