No. 56France
Alain Wertheimer
Chanel · New York, New York
Net worth
$39.4B
Today
−$440−0.00%Past month
−$1M−0.00%As of Nov 11, 2026, 1:50 PM EST
Alain Wertheimer is the chairman of Chanel, the French luxury brand. He owns the company with this brother Gerard, who oversees the watch division. His grandfather Pierre Wertheimer founded it with Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel, the company's namesake. Karl Lagerfeld, the public face of Chanel, died in 2019 at the age of 85. He had been the company's creative director for over 35 years.
Net worth over time
−0.00%−$1M over the past month
$39B$39B$39B
Oct 12Nov 11
Principal holdings
1 positions| Company | Industry | Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Private holdings | Fashion & Retail | 100.0% | $39.4B |
Also known for
- Alain and Gerard breed and race thoroughbreds. Their horses have won races at the French Derby and the Breeders' Cup Turf in the U.S.
- Alain and his brother own vineyards in France and Napa Valley, California.