Jim Thompson & family

Jim Thompson & family

Jim Thompson & family (#1868)

Global Rank #1868
Country Rank #11
Country Ireland

I didn't have a vision. Because when you're small, there are so many things that you have to accomplish that the vision is: can I make my payroll next week? You can't think too far beyond that.

  • $ 2 B
  • Logistics
  • Ireland
  • M
  • 86 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,868
Country Rank #11
Net Worth $2.3B
Previous Worth $2.3B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Ireland
Industry Logistics
Age 86 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Citizenship Ireland

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 86
Source Of Wealth Logistics, Self Made
Residence Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Citizenship Ireland
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, San Jose State University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.3B
Current Net Worth $2.3B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Jim Thompson started his moving company, Crown Worldwide Group, in Japan in 1965, with $1,000. Crown Worldwide is now one of the world's largest privately held relocation companies, with operations in 45 countries and more than 3,000 employees. It is also involved in document storage and fine-arts transportation. Thompson moved the company's headquarters to Hong Kong in 1978. He is a permanent resident of Hong Kong. A citizen of Ireland, he is a native of the state of New Jersey and owns a country estate in Ireland, near the home of his ancestors. He resigned as chairman in 2025 and is now chairman emeritus; his daughter, Jennifer Harvey, is the group's CEO.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Jim Thompson & family.

#1834
Billionaires (2026)
#37
Hong Kong's 50 Richest (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

In his adopted home, Hong Kong, Thompson served as chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.

Thompson celebrates his birthday with an annual tradition of doing a push-up for every year of his life.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Jim Thompson & family's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Worth Trend Net Worth Growth
Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $2.3B (May 4, 2026)