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Francoise Bettencourt Meyers: The First Woman to Amass a $100 Billion Fortune

L'Oreal heir 1st woman with $100 billion wealth - Times of India 🔗

International Business News: Francoise Bettencourt Meyers became the first woman to amass a $100 billion fortune, marking another milestone for the heiress and for France's expand.

Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, the heiress of L'Oreal, has become the first woman to amass a $100 billion fortune, making her the 12th-richest person in the world. Despite her immense wealth, she maintains a private lifestyle and is involved in the management of the family's stake in L'Oreal. Her wealth is still lower than that of other French luxury goods founders, like Bernard Arnault. Bettencourt Meyers inherited her fortune after the death of her mother in 2017. France's dominance in luxury retail has led to the emergence of several ultra-rich families, including the one behind Hermes International and the Wertheimer brothers who own Chanel.

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