Marie-Jeanne Meyer
Marie-Jeanne Meyer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1942 France |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman, Venture capitalist |
| Known for | Shareholder of Louis Dreyfus Group |
| Notable work | Founder of Florac SAS |
| Spouse | Philippe Meyer |
Marie-Jeanne Meyer (born in 1942) is a French billionaire and a descendant of the Louis Dreyfus lineage.
Early life
Originally named Marie-Jeanne Louis-Dreyfus, she is among the three offspring of Jean and Jeanne Madeline (née Depierre) Louis-Dreyfus. Her brothers and sisters include Robert Louis-Dreyfus and Monique Roosmale Nepveu. She is the great-grandchild of Léopold Louis-Dreyfus, who established the Louis-Dreyfus Group, initially focusing on wheat trading in Alsace before diversifying into shipping, oil, and other commodities. Her grandfather, Louis Louis-Dreyfus, was a member of the French Parliament during the era of the Third Republic.
After the passing of her brother Robert, his spouse Margarita Louis-Dreyfus acquired 60% (which later rose to 65%) ownership of the Louis Dreyfus Group. By 2013, Marie-Jeanne possessed a 12.5% share, which played a role in her billionaire ranking. In 2009, she established Florac SAS, a venture capital enterprise.
Her net worth was approximated at US$1.5 billion as of March 2015.
Personal life
She is wed to Philippe Meyer, and together they have three children.
The actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus is related to her as a cousin.