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Oil, retail and luxury: the industries that fuel the world's biggest fortunes and who owns the largest assets ever seen!
O spectacular performance of stock markets in 2024 further boosted the wealth of the world's greatest financial dynasties. According to Bloomberg's annual ranking, as richest families continue to accumulate billion-dollar fortunes, led by Walton, owners of Walmart. See the 10 richest families and where their fortune comes from, according to the website G1.
Walton Family
- Fortune: US$ 432 billion (R$ 2,6 trillion), Walmart company
The Waltons control about 46% of the world's largest supermarket chain. Founder Sam Walton strategically distributed the assets among his heirs, ensuring family cohesion and control.
Al Nahyan Family
- Fortune: US$ 323 billion (R$ 1,9 trillion), Oil sector
The Al Nahyan family fortune, ruler of Abu Dhabi, derives mainly from oil. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the President of the United Arab Emirates.
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Al Thani Family
- Fortune: US$172 billion (R$1 trillion), oil and gas sector
The Al Thani dynasty grew rich through the business of natural gas and oil in Qatar. Furthermore, its members have large investments and hold important political positions.
Hermès Family
- Fortune: US$ 170 billion (R$ 1 trillion), Hermès company
the sixth generation of the Hermès family controls the iconic luxury brand. Axel Dumas, one of the heirs, holds the position of CEO of the company.
Koch Family
- Fortune: US $ 148 billion (R$900 billion), Koch Industries company
Founded in the oil industry, Koch Industries expanded into areas such as energy, chemicals and technology. After a family dispute, Charles and David Koch remained in control of the company.
Al Saud Family
- Fortune: US$ 140 billion (R$ 850 billion), Oil sector.
The Saudi royal family's wealth comes from oil, with assets controlled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who owns a estimated net worth of over US$1 billion.
Mars Family
Fortune: US$ 133 billion (R$ 810 billion), Mars Inc. company.
Famous for its M&M's and Snickers chocolates, Mars Inc. also stands out in the area of pet products, which now represents the majority of its revenue.
Ambani Family
- Fortune: US $ 99 billion (R$ 602 billion), company Reliance Industries.
Mukesh Ambani leads the largest world's oil refining complex and lives in the most expensive private mansion on the planet. The fortune began with the legacy left by his father.
Wertheimer Family
- Fortune: US$88 billion (R$535 billion), Chanel company
Brothers Alain and Gerard Wertheimer inherited Chanel, founded in the 1920s, and diversified the business into wine and racehorses.
Thomson Family
- Fortune: US$87 billion (R$529 billion), Thomson Reuters company
Thomson Reuters is global reference in financial data and services. The fortune began in the 1930s with Roy Thomson, a pioneer in communications in Canada.
