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Laurent Dassault: The Visionary Behind a Legacy of Innovation

Laurent Dassault, born on February 22, 1953, in Paris, France, is a prominent billionaire businessman and co-managing director of the Dassault Group, a family-owned aerospace and software conglomerate. With an estimated net worth of $8.6 billion as of October 2021,…

Carrie Perrodo: A Legacy of Resilience and Enterprise

Carrie Perrodo, born in Hong Kong in 1950 or 1951, is a prominent Hong Kong-born French billionaire heiress and businesswoman. As the owner of the renowned oil company Perenco, Carrie has emerged as a formidable force in the global energy…

Vincent Bolloré: The Architect of Corporate Power

Vincent Bolloré, born on April 1, 1952, in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, is a prominent billionaire businessman known for his influential role in shaping the landscape of international media, logistics, and finance. With a net worth estimated at $8.6 billion in September…

Tanya Saadé Zeenny: Leading Change in Shipping and Humanitarian Efforts

Tanya Saadé Zeenny is a prominent figure in the global shipping industry, serving as the Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group and President of the CMA CGM Foundation. A graduate of the American Business School in Paris, Tanya joined…

Bala Ramajayam : A Journey from Humble Beginnings to Real Estate Leadership

Early Life and Background Ramajayam, later known as Bala, was born in the small village of Ambilikkai near Dharapuram, Tamil Nadu. He grew up in a financially struggling family, witnessing firsthand the hardships of rural life and the challenges that…

Rodolphe Saadé: Visionary Leader in Global Logistics

Rodolphe Saadé, born on March 3, 1970, in Lebanon, is a prominent Franco-Lebanese businessman renowned for his strategic leadership as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in logistics transport. He is the…

Jacques Saadé: Pioneer of Global Shipping and Visionary Entrepreneur

Jacques Saadé (February 7, 1937 – June 24, 2018) was a French-Lebanese billionaire businessman renowned for founding and leading CMA CGM, one of the world’s largest container transportation and shipping companies. Under his visionary leadership, CMA CGM became the fourth…

Nicolas Puech: A Legacy of Luxury and Philanthropy

Nicolas Puech, born in 1943 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, is a prominent billionaire heir and businessman known for his deep ties to the illustrious Hermès brand. As a fifth-generation descendant of Thierry Hermès, who founded the luxury fashion house, Nicolas has…

Maïlys Ferrere: Pioneering Leader in French Venture Capital

Maïlys Ferrere, born in 1966, is a distinguished French business leader and investor, recognized for her instrumental role in advancing French technology companies through her leadership at Bpifrance Large Venture. With a strong educational background in political science and law,…

Emmanuel Besnier: The Secretive Billionaire of Lactalis

Emmanuel Besnier, born on September 18, 1970, in Laval, Mayenne, France, is a prominent heir and billionaire businessman, recognized for his pivotal role as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy conglomerate. With a remarkable blend…