Alain Wertheimer
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28 September 1948
Alain Wertheimer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alain Ernest Wertheimer 28 September 1948 Paris, France |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Co-owner and chairman of Chanel |
| Spouse | Brigitte Laloum |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Jacques Wertheimer |
| Relatives | Gérard Wertheimer (brother) Pierre Wertheimer (grandfather) |
Alain Ernest Wertheimer (born 28 September 1948) is a French billionaire businessman, based in New York City. He is the chairman and a controlling shareholder in Chanel, with his brother Gérard who chairs its watch division.[1][2] As of October 2022, Wertheimer's net worth was estimated at US$40 billion by Bloomberg Billionaires Index, making him the 26th richest person in the world.[3]
According to Forbes, Wertheimer is the 38th richest individual in the world. As of 25 December 2024, his estimated net worth is US$41.4 billion.[4]
Wertheimer was born on 28 September 1948,[5] to a Jewish family,[1] the son of Jacques Wertheimer and Eliane Fischer.
Career
Wertheimer is the co-owner and chairman of Chanel.[6]
The privately held company is run by Alain who has presided over the acquisition of several non-Chanel brands, including Eres Lingerie and beachwear, Tanner Krolle saddles and leather goods, and Holland & Holland, a British gunmaker.[citation needed]
Based in France, the Wertheimer brothers own French vineyards including Château Rauzan-Ségla in Margaux, and Château Canon in Saint-Émilion.
Both brothers are equestrians who also inherited and operate a Thoroughbred horse racing stable they call La Presle Farm or Wertheimer farm for racing in the United States and is known as Wertheimer et Frère partnership in France.[citation needed]
