Alain Wertheimer
Alain Wertheimer | |
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| Born | Alain Ernest Wertheimer 28 September 1948 Paris, France |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Co-owner and chairman of Chanel |
| Spouse | Brigitte Laloum |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Jacques Wertheimer Eliane Heilbronn (Fischer) |
| Relatives | Gérard Wertheimer (brother) Charles Heilbronn (half-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. 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.
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.