Jorge Paulo Lemann
Born on: 26th Aug 39
Born in: Brazil
Marital status: Married
Occupation: Anheuser Busch
The third richest man in Brazil, Jorge Paulo Lemann is also the world’s 55th wealthiest man in the world. Jorge is a self made billionaire and has a net worth of $ 13.3 billion. He and his two partners launched his career by founding “Brazilian Goldman Sachs” Banco Garantia in 1971. From the very beginning he was very good at mergers and acquisitions as 27 years later, Lemann sold Banco Garantia to Credit Suisse First Boston for $675 million.
Lemann is also amongst famous brewer in U.S as he a leading player in the beer industry in the world. He had taken over AnheuserBusch, producer of brands Budweiser and Budlight beer. Lemann’s brewery profited 35% in 2003 with US$2.7 billion gross sales and became a famous name not only in Brazil but also in places like Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia.
Lemann was born to Swiss immigrants and his early childhood life was not too lavish. Later Lemann and his partners became AmBev and controlled 65 percent of the Brazilian beer market. Lemann at present serves on the Board of Directors of EndeavorBrazil office. He resides in Brazil with wife and five children.
