Robert Pender

Robert Pender

Robert Pender (#217)

Global Rank #217
Country Rank #81
Country United States

Robert Pender is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 14 B
  • oil & gas
  • United States
  • M
  • 72 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #217
Country Rank #81
Net Worth $14.0B
Previous Worth $14.0B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry oil & gas
Age 72 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Falls Church, Virginia
Citizenship United States
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires oil & gas

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 72
Source Of Wealth oil & gas, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Philanthropy Score 1
Residence Falls Church, Virginia
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $14.0B
Current Net Worth $14.0B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Bob Pender cofounded liquified natural gas exporter Venture Global with former investment banker Mike Sabel in 2013. Together they own more than 80% of the company, which went public at a nearly $60 billion valuation in January 2025. Pender and Sabel serve as Venture Global's executive co-chairmen. They worked together as co-CEOs until 2020 when Pender retired from the role and Sabel became sole chief executive. Pender previously practiced law for 28 years and specialized in alternative energy project financings. He worked on more than $35 billion of deals in the sector. Pender is married to a niece of President John F. Kennedy.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Robert Pender.

#364
Billionaires (2026)
#91
Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Robert Pender's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $14.0B (May 4, 2026)

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