Johann Rupert
Johann Rupert is a prominent South African businessman and the chairman of Richemont, a luxury goods company known for brands such as Cartier and Montblanc. He has played a significant role in the global luxury market and is recognized for his strategic investments and business acumen. In 2025, he ranked second on the Forbes list of African billionaires with a net worth of $14 billion, reflecting a substantial increase from the previous year. Rupert's influence extends beyond business; he is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and the arts, contributing to various initiatives aimed at fostering cultural development in South Africa.
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Johann Rupert is a billionaire who controls the luxury goods company Richemont.
«Eliteuni» Wostep verbreitet Handwerk weltweit
Switzerland· 2026-01-13
Johann Rupert is the patron of Richemont and highlighted the trend of luxury consumption during a presentation.
Luxusaktien: Richemont weckt BegehrlichkeitenSwitzerland· 2025-12-24
Johann Rupert holds the second spot, courtesy of his role as chairman of Compagnie Financière Richemont.
Africa’s power list: Billionaires to watch in 2026
Tanzania· 2025-12-20
Support was received from Johann Rupert, the chairman of Richemont.
Trump lädt Polen und die Schweiz zum G-20-Gipfel ein – Südafrika bleibt draussenSwitzerland· 2025-12-05
Johann Rupert is the previous owner of the Hirslanden Group and a prominent figure in the luxury goods industry.
Diego Aponte und der nächste Coup von MSCSwitzerland· 2025-12-05
Billionaire Johann Rupert, South Africa’s richest man, backed Ramaphosa against Trump’s claims.
South Africa fires back as Trump torches it over 'white genocide' and threatens G-20 ban
India· 2025-11-27
Johann Rupert is a long-time friend of the Hayek family and a generous man who feels connected to Switzerland.
Ein Land macht sich kleinSwitzerland· 2025-11-26
Johann Rupert is linked to Richemont and was part of the delegation that visited the White House.
Roche-Präsident Severin Schwan war zu arm für einen Besuch im Weissen HausSwitzerland· 2025-11-23
Johann Rupert, the chairman of Richemont, commented on his visit to the White House with a delegation of entrepreneurs.
Wirtschaft: die neusten MeldungenSwitzerland· 2025-11-18
Johann Rupert is the chairman of Richemont who was part of the Swiss delegation to meet Donald Trump.
Axios рассказал, как Швейцария задобрила Трампа подарками — РБК
Russia· 2025-11-16
Johann Rupert is the chairman of Richemont who was part of the Swiss delegation to meet Donald Trump.
Axios рассказал, как Швейцария задобрила Трампа подарками — РБКRussia· 2025-11-16Johann Rupert is the patron of Richemont who attended a meeting with Donald Trump.
Fredy Gantner – der Unternehmer, der den Zoll-Deal mit Trump möglich machteSwitzerland· 2025-11-15
Last week Dufour met Trump again, this time in the Oval Office, along with fellow business leaders including Johann Rupert from luxury goods maker Richemont.
Swiss deploy charm offensive in bid to slash crippling Trump tariffs
United Kingdom· 2025-11-14
Johann Rupert is the CEO of Richemont and a member of the Swiss delegation.
Der Unbekannte im Team Switzerland bei TrumpSwitzerland· 2025-11-09
Johann Rupert is the patron of Richemont and participated in talks with Donald Trump regarding trade issues.
Manager übernehmen, wo die Schweizer Diplomatie versagtSwitzerland· 2025-11-06
Johann Rupert is the main shareholder and chairman of Richemont, a leading luxury goods company.
Diese sechs Geschäftsmänner aus der Schweiz haben Trump getroffenSwitzerland· 2025-11-06
Johann Rupert is the chairman of Richemont, which owns Cartier.
TdG узнал о просьбе глав Rolex и Cartier к Трампу снизить пошлины — РБКRussia· 2025-11-06
Johann Rupert is the chairman of Richemont who attended the meeting with Trump.
Donald Trump spricht mit Schweizer Unternehmern über die Zölle – was es bedeutetSwitzerland· 2025-11-05
Johann Rupert is the wealthiest man in South Africa who called for support in the fight against crime during a discussion on violence.
Jutarnji list - Tužna sudbina 'najboljeg grada na svijetu': Ovdje vladaju zakoni ulice!
Croatia· 2025-09-05
Johann Rupert is a South African billionaire who controls Mediclinic International, the owner of Hirslanden.
Cashcow muss 132 Millionen abschreiben – was ist da los?Switzerland· 2025-08-26
Johann Rupert, the Chairman of Richemont, believes the emotional value of a synthetic diamond is incomparable to a natural one.
Was bleibt vom Mythos des exklusiven Steins?Switzerland· 2025-08-02
Johann Rupert is one of the top four richest Africans according to Forbes.
Four richest Africans wealthier than half the continent: Oxfam
Kenya· 2025-07-10
Johann Rupert was mentioned in connection with misleading advertisements linked to Banxso.
Financial watchdog revokes Banxso’s licence – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-07-07
Johann Rupert lobbied for Musk’s Starlink satellite company to equip South Africa’s police stations.
Trump’s diplomacy of the absurd
Guyana· 2025-06-11
Johann Rupert is one of the top billionaires in Africa with a net worth of $14 billion.
Mo Dewji now worth $2.2 billion, remains East Africa’s richest person, youngest in AfricaTanzania· 2025-06-08
Johann Rupert declared that he had opposed apartheid from birth while benefiting from it.
Put an end to four centuries of corporate plundering of Africa – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-07
Johann Rupert's presence in the White House was seen as a masterclass in elite deflection.
There is no genocide in South Africa – but there is billionaire disinformation – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-05
Johann Rupert is the billionaire founder of the luxury goods company Richemont and was present during the Oval Office meeting.
Is South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa running out of time? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-02
South African billionaire Johann Rupert said the country needed Starlink to fight crime.
Starlink raises questions about necessity and relevance of BEE laws – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-01
Johann Rupert made remarks about the Cape Flats being the epicentre of South Africa’s violent crime problem.
DA renews bid to control policing in Western Cape – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-30