The top 10 bachelor billionaires (part II).
Let’s continue our journey on top 10 bachelor billionaires, shall we ?
Mikhail Prokhorov, Age: 41, Single, Net Worth: $13.5 billion
Country Of Citizenship: Russia
Residence: Moscow , Russia, Europe & Russia,
Industry: Mining/Lumber
Education: Bachelor of Arts / Science
With Vladimir Potanin built holding company Interros by winning over the corporate customers of 2 huge Soviet-era banks in 1992. The group has interests in metals, engineering, agriculture and media. Very busy in early 2007: bachelor was arrested—and quickly released—in French ski town Courchavel by police investigating an alleged prostitution ring. (He was never charged.) Soon after announced he and Potanin were dividing up their holdings in Interros. Potanin will buy out Prokhorov’s stake in Norilsk Nickel, the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium; Prokhorov will buy his partner’s stake in publicly traded Polyus Gold, Russia’s largest gold miner. Why? The partners say they’d been planning the split for a long time. “A difference in personality can be a reason to divide a business,” Potanin told Russian Newsweek.
Kjell Inge Rokke, Age: 48, Net Worth: $2.7 billion.
Country Of Citizenship: Norway
Residence: Norway , Norway, Europe & Russia
Industry: Shipping/Trucking/Transport
Marital Status: divorced, 2 children
Education:
Dyslexic fisherman reportedly told by schoolteacher he’d never amount to anything. Went to Seattle, where he sold fish off one boat and started what would become his fortune. Returned to Norway and built up fleet—and reputation as a ruthless corporate raider. Lived large with a giant yacht and own Boeing jet, but had nearly driven his shipping empire into the ground by 2003. Sold yacht, paid off debt and has turned around his businesses. Back on our list thanks to huge gains from holdings of his Aker conglomerate, which owns and operates shipyards, offshore drilling, seafood and shipping.
