There is a lot of talk about the richest people in the world, such as Elon Musk or Bill Gates. But talking about the richest people in the world is not easy. richest and most powerful families involves thinking about other parameters.
Powerful families of course have a lot of money, but they also have other things: years of tradition, influence and political participation and several generations behind them, for example. They define themselves as “clans” or “dynasties” or “families of lineage”.
The richest families in the world in 2024
Currently the most powerful families in the world for how they managed to maintain and expand their wealth over generations:
Hermes family
A family of entrepreneurs who have been involved in French haute couture for six generations. The Hermes company, currently headed by Axel Dumas, has amassed 150.9 billion dollars, the largest family fortune in Europe.
Rothschild
With origins in European banking, the Rothschilds remain one of the most influential families in the financial and investment sector. Their historic wealth continues to have a significant impact, although the family no longer controls the same amount of assets.
Koch dynasty
Brothers Charles and David Koch built a vast fortune through Koch Industries, one of the largest private companies in the United States, with interests in oil, chemicals and other industrial sectors.
Al Saud Dynasty
Saudi Arabia’s royal family, which has ruled the country since its founding in 1932, has a vast fortune derived from oil exploration and other global investments.
Ambani dynasty
The Ambani family, headed by Mukesh Ambani, has amassed significant wealth through the Reliance Industries conglomerate, which operates in sectors including petrochemicals, telecommunications and retail.
Carlos Slim
The Slim family, headed by Carlos Slim Helú, has a considerable fortune derived from its investments in telecommunications, mining, real estate and other sectors. Grupo Carso and América Móvil are among its main interests.
Elkan dynasty
The Elkan family, with brothers John and Lapo Elkann as leading figures, have amassed considerable wealth through their involvement in the automotive industry, luxury and other investments. They are best known for their control of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the Exor Group.
Source: Ambito
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