Antônio Ermírio de Moraes
Antônio Ermírio de Moraes | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Brazil |
| Died | August 24, 2014 (aged 86) |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, businessman, author |
| Known for | Chairman of Votorantim Group, president of Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital |
Antônio Ermírio de Moraes (June 4, 1928 – August 24, 2014) was a prominent Brazilian entrepreneur and billionaire, who held the position of chairman at the Votorantim Group, a major industrial conglomerate in Brazil with diverse interests spanning metals, paper, cement, and frozen orange juice production. He was also the grandfather of Mario Moraes, a competitor in the IndyCar Series.
In addition to his business pursuits, Moraes led the Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital in São Paulo as its president. The hospital is known for delivering approximately 60% of its care to economically disadvantaged communities. His grandson, Artur Freitas, succeeded him as the hospital’s president. By 2014, Moraes was listed by Forbes as the 520th wealthiest individual globally, with an estimated fortune of $3.1 billion.
Moraes actively participated in political efforts aimed at promoting democracy, enhancing healthcare systems, and fostering employment opportunities. He was a candidate for governor of São Paulo State in 1986 but did not win. Beyond his business and political activities, he was an accomplished author and a member of the Academia Paulista de Letras.
After his passing in 2014, control of the Votorantim Group was inherited jointly by his two children, Maria Helena de Moraes and Ermirio Pereira de Moraes.