Jean Claude Mimran

Jean Claude Mimran
Born	1945
Nationality	French
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Known for	Chairman of The Mimran Group; former owner of Lamborghini
Notable work	Expansion of sugarcane agriculture in Senegal; ownership of Alpina Gstaad hotel

Jean Claude Mimran (born 1945) is a French entrepreneur with extensive agricultural ventures in Senegal, complemented by investments in banking and industry. He serves as the chairman of The Mimran Group. Jean Claude has two brothers, Robert and Patrick. The Swiss publication BILANZ placed him among the top 300 wealthiest individuals in Switzerland, estimating his net worth at CHF 2 billion.

Early life

Mimran was born in 1945 to Jacques Mimran, a Sephardic Jew originating from Morocco, and a Corsican mother. After completing secondary education, he entered the family enterprise. He gained experience working in a sawmill and fulfilled his French military obligations before moving to Africa to expand the family's business interests.

Business career

Following the passing of his father in 1975, the family concentrated investments on sugarcane cultivation, which became the cornerstone of their fortune. Currently, Jean Claude oversees the Mimran Group alongside his brothers. He has been married twice and is father to five children, including Nachson and David Mimran. He divides his time each year partly aboard his yacht in the Mediterranean Sea.

In September 1992, Fortune magazine featured the Mimran brothers based in Geneva, reporting their combined fortune at $1.5 billion derived from enterprises such as sugar and flour manufacturing, animal feed production, plastic extrusion, banking services, and real estate holdings. Jean Claude possesses a collection of 15 automobiles and is an avid collector of impressionist and post-impressionist artworks.

In January 1981, Jean Claude and Patrick purchased the Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini for $3 million; this asset was later sold to Chrysler Corporation in 1987.

Senegal

Nicknamed "The Sugar King of Africa," Mimran heads the Mimran Group, recognized as West Africa's largest flour milling and alcohol distillation company, with additional operations in raw material logistics and maritime transport. The group is headquartered in Monaco and ranks as Senegal's second-largest employer after the government.

He owns Compagnie Sucrière Sénégalaise (CSS), which manages 8,000 hectares dedicated to sugarcane farming and employs more than 5,000 seasonal workers during harvest periods. CSS's presence has dramatically increased Richard Toll’s population from approximately 2,000 inhabitants to over 60,000.

Gstaad

Mimran holds majority ownership of Alpina Gstaad, an upscale hotel located in Switzerland that commenced operations in December 2012. Constructed without debt at a cost of $336 million, this 56-room establishment was financed through proceeds from on-site chalet and apartment developments. It marked Gstaad’s first luxury hotel opening in a hundred years. Swiss entrepreneur Marcel Bach maintains a minority interest.

In 2005, Mimran collaborated with British businessman Bernie Ecclestone and Marcel Bach to acquire ski lift facilities and operating rights for Glacier 3000, a nearby ski resort situated in Les Diablerets.

Personal life

Jean Claude is father to five children from two marriages, including sons David and Nachson. David’s first spouse Lucy is a former fashion model; his current wife is Swiss model Julie Ordon. David Mimran works as a film producer and established Mimran Schur Pictures, responsible for producing movies such as Warrior, Stone, and Pawn Shop Chronicles. In 2015, he assumed the role of CEO of the family’s Mimran Group and became the principal shareholder of Teranga Gold in Canada.

External links

• Official Website of Mimran Group