Françoise Bettencourt Meyers
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, born in 1953, is a French billionaire heiress and the only daughter of Liliane Bettencourt, the former owner of L'Oréal. As a prominent figure in the cosmetics industry, she has played a significant role in the company founded by her grandfather, Eugène Schueller. Known for her philanthropic efforts, she has also authored several books on the topic of art and literature. Recently, she made headlines as she announced her retirement from L'Oréal, marking the end of an era for the family business, which has been integral to her family's legacy.
Born on Jul 10, 1952 (72 years old)
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Colombia:
Françoise is the heiress of the L'Oréal cosmetics empire and ranks second among the richest women in the world.
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Portugal:
Françoise Bettencourt-Meyers has recently retired from the board of directors of L’Oréal after 28 consecutive years as vice president.
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Brazil:
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, the heiress of the French cosmetics giant L’Oréal, gained $1.8 billion this year.
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Serbia:
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers was previously the richest woman but has since dropped in ranking.
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Ghana:
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the second-richest woman in the world with an estimated net worth of $81.6 billion.
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Pakistan:
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers was previously recognized as the world's richest woman before being surpassed by Alice Walton.
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Pakistan:
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the second richest woman in the world with $81.6 billion.
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Dominican Republic:
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers was surpassed this year by Alice Walton.
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Algeria:
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, a prominent figure in the luxury market, suffered substantial financial losses in 2024.
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Brazil:
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers is the heiress of L’Oréal and the richest woman in the world.
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