Charles Bronfman net worth
Charles Bronfman Net Worth: Charles Bronfman is a Canadian businessman and philanthropist with a net worth of $2.1 billion. He and his brother Edgar Bronfman Sr. became rich when they inherited Seagram Company Ltd in 1971 following the death of their father Sam. Seagram, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, has grown from a small liquor company into a true spirits empire, the largest alcoholic beverage distillery in the world.
Born on June 27, 1931 in Montreal, Canada, Charles began his professional career with a bachelor’s degree from McGill University. He is mainly involved in the operation of the family business, but also runs side projects and projects from time to time. Especially after the company was acquired by Vivendi for $34 billion in 2000, the Bronfman family focused more on other activities, including philanthropy. From 1997 to 2002, Bronfman served as chairman of the board of Koor Industries Ltd., one of the largest investment holding companies. After signing the Warren Buffett and Bill Gates Giving Pledge, Mr. Bronfman has donated or pledged a total of $350 million to charities, including the one he shares with his wife Andrea and Charles Bronfman Charities established foundation. In addition, he has authored two books on the philosophy of philanthropy and giving.
