Georg von Opel is a Swiss-German businessman and great-grandson of Adam Opel, the founder of the German car company. After inheriting $150 million in 1989, he entered the investment business through Hansa AG and has since built up an impressive track record as a contrarian value investor. His investments include a Swiss hotel chain, a restaurant chain, a sports retailer, shopping centers in Russia and Algeria, a wind farm, two bio natural gas power plants, and 29 biomass power plants. He also founded the Georg and Emily von Opel Foundation, which funds care and education of underprivileged children and teens in developing countries. In 2013, he became the father of a son, Louis.
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University of Rhode Island
American InterContinental University
Occupation
investor
Spouse(s)
Emily Louise von Opel (née Bond)
Children
5
Parent(s)
Georg Friedrich Karl Adam von Opel & Sigrid (née Revers)
Relatives
Adam Opel (great-grandfather)
💰 Net worth: $2.3 Billion (2024)
Georg von Opel is a renowned investor and businessman, with an estimated net worth of $2.3 billion expected in 2024. Hailing from Germany, he has made significant contributions to the investment landscape in the country. Known for his astute investment decisions and strategic ventures, Georg von Opel has been instrumental in driving economic growth and wealth creation. With his vast experience and expertise, he has successfully diversified his portfolio across various industries and sectors, making him a prominent figure in the German investment landscape.
2010
$1.6 Billion
2011
$1.6 Billion
2012
$1.9 Billion
2013
$1.9 Billion
2014
$2 Billion
2015
$2 Billion
2016
$2 Billion
2017
$2 Billion
2018
$2.1 Billion
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Biography/Timeline
1966
Georg von Opel was born in May 1966, and studied economics and Business administration at the University of Rhode Island, and the American InterContinental University, London.
2015
In April 2015, the Sunday Times Rich List estimated his net worth at GBP £1.3 billion.