Name
Ronald Perelman
Ronald Perelman
New York, New York
Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Pennsylvania | Master of Business Administration, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
United States
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leveraged buyouts, Self Made
$9,100,000,000
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#149 Billionaires 2019
#49 Forbes 400 2018
Ronald Perelman is a consummate dealmaker who built a fortune with a diverse array of holdings, from candy to cosmetics. He earned a reputation in the 1980s as one of the era's fiercest corporate raiders. He is a longtime shareholder of cosmetics giant Revlon and is an owner of Humvee manufacturer AM General. Perelman learned about business from his father. He attended board meetings with him while in elementary school.He is a prolific art collector with thousands of items in his portfolio.
In June 2016 Perelman announced a $75 million donation to construct a performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Manhattan. Perelman has eight children from five wives. One of his daughters, Debra, is CEO of Revlon.
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