Alain Wertheimer
Alain Wertheimer | |
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| Born | September 28, 1948 France |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, businessman |
| Known for | Chairman and principal shareholder of Chanel |
Alain Ernest Wertheimer (born 28 September 1948) is a French billionaire entrepreneur residing in New York City. He serves as chairman and principal shareholder of Chanel, sharing leadership with his brother Gérard Wertheimer, who directs the brand's watch division. By October 2022, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index valued his net worth at approximately US$40 billion, ranking him as the 26th wealthiest individual worldwide. As of December 2024, Forbes estimated his fortune at US$41.4 billion, positioning him 38th on the global rich list.
Early life
Born into a Jewish family on 28 September 1948, Wertheimer is the son of Jacques Wertheimer and Eliane Fischer.
Career
In his role as co-owner and chairman of Chanel, Wertheimer has guided the brand’s growth beyond fashion into other luxury markets by acquiring companies such as Eres Lingerie and beachwear, Tanner Krolle leather goods, and the British firearms manufacturer Holland & Holland. The family maintains private ownership of the company.
Together with his brother, Wertheimer holds esteemed French vineyards including Château Rauzan-Ségla located in Margaux and Château Canon in Saint-Émilion, both celebrated names within the wine sector.
Their enthusiasm for equestrian pursuits is reflected in their management of a distinguished Thoroughbred horse racing enterprise, operating La Presle Farm in the United States alongside the Wertheimer et Frère partnership in France.
Personal life
Alain Wertheimer is married to Brigitte Laloum, and they have three children: Sarah (who wed Pedro Romero Gonzalez in 2011), Nathaniel (married Taya Alexandra Schmid in 2015), and Raphael. The family lives in New York City.
The Wertheimer brothers own vineyards both in France and California’s Napa Valley. Their considerable wealth is administered through their family office, Mousse Partners.
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