Jaime Gilinski ranks among the world's 200 richest with $14.7 billion
The latest Forbes world's billionaires list once again includes several Colombian businessmen among the wealthiest on the planet...
TL;DR
- Jaime Gilinski Bacal is ranked 196th globally with $14.7 billion, with his wealth stemming from banking and investments in Latin America.
- Gilinski has been active in acquiring stakes in major Colombian companies like Grupo Nutresa and Grupo Sura.
- David Vélez, founder of Brazilian fintech Nubank, is ranked 199th with $14.5 billion, notable for his rapid expansion in Latin America.
- Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo, a key figure in Colombian banking, is ranked 341st with $10 billion and controls Grupo Aval.
- Beatriz Dávila de Santo Domingo ranks 908th with $4.7 billion, linked to the historic Santo Domingo family's business interests, including former Bavaria ownership.