Benjamin de Rothschild

A descendant of the French Rothschild banking family, Baron Benjamin de Rothschild presides over the Edmond de Rothschild global finance empire.The group manages over $182 billion in assets, with interests spanning from banks in France and Switzerland to restaurants and hotels. De Rothschild's wife, Ariane, is chairwoman of the group's executive committee, while Benjamin remains the majority owner and chairman.Through Edmond de Rothschild and its affiliates, the baron owns or co-owns vineyards in Argentina, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, and France.