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Richest Billionaires in Fashion and Retail Industry, 2024

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As of February 20, 2025, 2024, Bernard Arnault has a net worth of $187.1 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the fashion and retail industry. Amancio Ortega ranks second with $125.4 billion, and Rob Walton & family rank third with $121.7 billion.

Richest Billionaires in Fashion and Retail Industry, 2024

RANK NAME NET WORTH
1Bernard Arnault & family$187.1 Billion
2Amancio Ortega$125.4 Billion
3Rob Walton & family$121.7 Billion
4Jim Walton & family$120.4 Billion
5Alice Walton$112.4 Billion
6Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family$72.9 Billion
7Tadashi Yanai & family$45.1 Billion
8Lukas Walton$41.8 Billion
9Dieter Schwarz$39.4 Billion
10Gerard Wertheimer$36.3 Billion
11Alain Wertheimer$36.3 Billion
12Phil Knight & family$34.8 Billion
13John Menard Jr$24.3 Billion
14François Pinault & family$21.9 Billion
15Christy Walton$20.4 Billion
16Nicolas Puech$17.5 Billion
17Nancy Walton Laurie$16.5 Billion
18Stefan Persson$16.2 Billion
19Eric Smidt$15.6 Billion
20Radhakishan Damani$15.5 Billion
21Theo Albrecht Jr & family$14.9 Billion
22Beate Heister$14.8 Billion
23Karl Albrecht Jr. & family$14.8 Billion
24Johann Rupert & family$14.2 Billion
25Giorgio Armani$13.7 Billion

Methodology: The list of the richest people, compiled by CEOWORLD magazine, was created using financial information from various reliable sources such as individuals, families, stock exchanges, private databases, and analysts. Net worth figures are based on both exchange rates and stock prices. The value of private companies was determined using financial ratios and other comparisons with comparable publicly traded companies. In some cases, family fortunes were divided. The editors reserve the right to modify the list in the event of new information.

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Despina Wilson, D.Litt.
Despina Wilson, D.Litt. in Cultural Diplomacy and Journalism, is the Business News Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she specializes in delivering strategic content at the intersection of international finance, executive positioning, and cross-cultural communication. Fluent in Spanish and English, Despina brings over 12 years of editorial and advisory experience across Latin America, the U.S., and Europe.

Before joining CEOWORLD magazine, she held senior editorial roles at finance publications in Mexico City and worked as a corporate communications advisor for multinational firms. Her writing explores macroeconomic shifts, emerging markets, corporate governance, and the PR strategies that shape public perception of top-tier companies and their leaders.

At CEOWORLD, Despina leads a multilingual editorial team that produces business content tailored for global executives navigating complex financial ecosystems. She holds a degree in Business Journalism and a certificate in Strategic Public Relations.

Despina is also a frequent speaker on Latin American investment trends, female leadership in finance, and corporate transparency. With a sharp editorial instinct and a passion for amplifying diverse perspectives, Gabriela ensures that CEOWORLD’s coverage remains forward-thinking, inclusive, and rooted in both analytical depth and brand insight.