Eva Gonda de Rivera is the widow of Eugenio Garza Laguera, the former chair of FEMSA, Latin America's largest independent Coca-Cola bottler and distributor. After his death in 2008, Eva and her four daughters inherited his large stake in the company. In 2014, FEMSA acquired Farmacias Farmacon, a leading pharmacy chain in northern Mexico, and has since been expanding its convenience store business, Oxxo, which now has more than 13,000 stores across the country. Eva and her daughters remain out of the public eye, though one of her daughters is married to Jose Antonio Fernandez Carbajal, the CEO and president of FEMSA.
Eva Gonda de Rivera is a member of Food and Beverage
Eva Gonda de Rivera, renowned as an influential figure in the food and beverage industry in Mexico, is projected to have a net worth of approximately $6.7 billion by 2024. With her expertise and strategic business ventures, she has managed to amass considerable wealth over the years. Known for her entrepreneurial spirit and deep understanding of the market, Eva Gonda de Rivera has successfully established herself as a prominent force within the industry. Her remarkable achievements and financial success are a testament to her hard work, dedication, and exceptional business acumen.
2013
$6.6 Billion
2014
$6.4 Billion
2015
$6.7 Billion
2016
$6.1 Billion
2017
$5.6 Billion
2018
$7.05 Billion
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Biography/Timeline
1957
Born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Rivera received her Bachelor of Arts from the Monterrey Institute of Technology, where she met Garza Lagüera. They were married in 1957.
2008
Rivera was married to Eugenio Garza Lagüera until his death in 2008. Her net worth in 2014, according to Forbes magazine, is $7.4 billion. She is the fifth wealthiest person in Mexico, and the 189th wealthiest in the world.