Ronald Perelman

Ronald Perelman

Ronald Perelman (#2559)

Global Rank #2559
Country Rank #802
Country United States

As I grew, it became very clear to me that what I do, I am not doing alone. I am placed in situations with opportunities that others are not. I don't believe that that is happenstance. I believe that there is a God that has a plan for me.

  • $ 2 B
  • Leveraged buyouts
  • United States
  • M
  • 83 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,559
Country Rank #802
Net Worth $1.6B
Previous Worth $1.6B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Leveraged buyouts
Age 83 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence New York, New York
Citizenship United States
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Leveraged buyouts

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 83
Source Of Wealth Leveraged buyouts, Self Made
Self Made Score 7
Philanthropy Score 2
Residence New York, New York
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 8
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Pennsylvania; Master of Business Administration, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $1.6B
Current Net Worth $1.6B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Ronald Perelman is a dealmaker who built a fortune with a diverse array of holdings, from candy to cosmetics. Perelman sold assets worth billions of dollars to pay off debt in late 2020 after the Covid-19 pandemic ravaged his businesses. He was a longtime shareholder of cosmetics giant Revlon but lost his holdings during its 2023 bankruptcy proceedings. His daughter Debra was the firm's CEO from 2018 to 2023. Perelman learned about business from his father. He attended board meetings with him while in elementary school. He is a prolific art collector who has sold off much of his collection in recent years.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Ronald Perelman.

#2481
Billionaires (2026)
#103
Forbes 400 (2020)

Insights

Did You Know?

Perelman's foundation pledged $65 million to Princeton in 2018 but did not follow through, prompting the school to remove his name in 2021 from a new dorm.

Perelman has eight children from five wives.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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Current Net Worth: $1.6B (May 4, 2026)

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