Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken Becomes World’s Richest Person as Elon Musk Falls to Third Place
Dutch billionaire Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken, the largest shareholder in Heineken, has made history as the world’s richest person, with an estimated net worth of $11.04 trillion as of March 5, according to Forbes.
Her rise to the top makes her the first person ever to surpass $11 trillion in wealth and the first female billionaire to hold the number one spot on the global rich list.
How She Built Her Fortune
De Carvalho-Heineken controls nearly 24% of Heineken, a stake she inherited in 2002 following the death of her father, Freddy Heineken, who was the company’s longtime CEO. She and her family remain heavily involved in the business, with her husband, Michel, and children, Charles, Alexander, and Louisa Brassey, all serving on Heineken’s board.
Elon Musk Slips as Dirk Rossmann Takes Second Place
Meanwhile, German billionaire Dirk Rossmann has climbed to second place, with a net worth of $670.2 billion. Rossmann built his fortune through his drugstore chain business, which he founded at age 25 and now generates around $13 billion in annual revenue. He has also made major private equity investments and holds a stake in Bundesliga soccer club Hannover 96.
Elon Musk Drops to Third, Dangote Loses Ground
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who was previously the world’s richest person, has now fallen to third place in the rankings. Additionally, Nigerian business mogul Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has also seen a decline in his position on the global wealth index.
Forbes continues to update its rankings as market dynamics shift, reflecting changes in billionaire fortunes worldwide.
