Businesspersons
Rob Ford Net Worth
Rob Ford's Net Worth as of 2024
$50 Million
Robert Bruce Ford, born on the 28th of May, 1969, was a Canadian politician who is best remembered for serving as the 64th mayor of Toronto, Canada. He passed away in 2016.
So how much was Ford’s net worth? As of early 2017, based on authoritative sources it is reported to be $50 million, acquired from his years working in his family’s business, plus his years as a football coach, and serving in public office.
Rob Ford Net Worth $50 Million
Born in Etobicoke, Canada, Ford was the youngest of four children of Douglas Bruce Ford, Sr. and Ruth Diane Campbell, who owned the company Deco Labels and Tags. During his younger years, he was very passionate about football and even dreamt of playing professionally. Ford attended Scarlett Heights Collegiate when he was in high school, and played with football team. During the summer, he attended football camps with the Washington Redskins and the University of Notre Dame to improve his skills. He subsequently registered at Carleton University studying political science, and joined the school’s football team. Unfortunately, he failed to play in any of the team’s games, and then dropped out of uni after a year.
Ford decided to work in his family’s company, and filled a sales position. He also continued his passion for football, and decided to work as a high school coach. In 2001, he served as coach at Newtonbrook Secondary School for one year, and later on at Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School for 12 years. The early years of his career were filled with controversy, but still helped him achieve his wealth.
Ford initially ran for office in 1997 but was unsuccessful, then in 2000 entered public service and served as city councillor for Ward 2 Etobicoke North. He was re-elected twice until 2010, but although lasting in the seat for 10 years, his service was filled with controversy, allegedly for use of illegal substances.
Despite the scandals, Ford decided to run for mayor of Toronto in 2010, and won. He served as the city’s 64th and received major support from the outer suburbs of the city. After a few years as Mayor, scandal plagued Ford once again when he was secretly recorded smoking crack. He decided to enter GreeneStone, a rehab facility in Ontario to clean-up his act, then in 2014 decided to once again to run for mayor, but felt ill, and doctors diagnosed him with pleomorphic liposarcona, a rare form of cancer. Despite undergoing chemotherapy and surgery, on 22 March 2016, he passed away at the age of 46.
In terms of his personal life, Ford married his high school sweetheart Renara Brejniak in 2000, and together they had two children.
Actors
Jeff Beitzel Net Worth
Jeff Beitzel was born in the United States of America, and was a businessman and reality television personality, best known for establishing several successful automotive companies such as Quantum Fuel Systems, of which he was the COO, and also for starring in the reality show “The Real Housewives of Orange County”. All of his efforts helped put his net worth to where it was prior to his passing.
How rich was Jeff Beitzel? As of early-2017, sources inform us of a net worth that was at $3 million, mostly earned through the success of his numerous companies. He helped create and expand several automotive businesses, serving in high positions in them. He reportedly earned a salary of $725,000, but all of his achievements ensured the position of his wealth.
Jeff Beitzel Net Worth $3 million
Jeff attended Lehigh University, and would graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering. After his studies, he started working at the Ford Motor Company, and after gaining a lot of experience, he began establishing his own automotive businesses, which included Quantum Fuel Systems Technology; the company focuses on fuel storage, fuel efficiency, and natural forms of fuel. Beitzel eventually rose up to become the COO of the company in 2005. Other groups he worked for include Tecstar Automotive Group (formerly Starcraft Corp.) and Powertrain Integration. He served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer of Tecstar and was the president of Tecstar subsidiaries, as well as the President of Powertrain Integration. Quantum Fuel Systems eventually merged with Tecstar, but Powertrain Integration on the other hand focuses on powertrain solutions including highway systems, alternative fuels, and other services. Thanks to all of these endeavors, his net worth continued to increase.
Jeff eventually became engaged to reality television star and businesswoman Gretchen Rossi. Since then, he started appearing in the hit reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Orange County”, which helped somewhat in increasing his net worth further. The show started in 2006 airing on Bravo TV, its premise being to show the professional and personal lives of several women residing in Orange County. Rossi started appearing in the show during the fourth season, and Jeff started getting featured on the show when they became engaged. The show also featured his battle with leukemia.
For his personal life, it is known that Jeff was married five times before becoming engaged to Rossi; he passed away in 2008 from leukemia. After his death, his ex-wife and three children started challenging Rossi in the press, claiming the Beitzel never really intended to marry her. The issue was also brought out because it was reported that Jeff left Gretchen several million dollars in his estate. Despite this, Rossi has shrugged off most of the statements against her and even dedicated a social media post to Jeff during the anniversary of his death. She’s also reported to have spent time with his kids, even amidst rumors of infidelity during their relationship. One of Jeff’s children has commented that all the publicity didn’t really matter, because in the end his father loved Rossi.
Billionaires
Gautam Adani Net Worth
Gautam Shantilal Adani was born on the 24th June 1962, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India and is a businessman, widely known as a founder and the chairman of the multinational conglomerate Adani Group. Adani has been active in the business of coal mining and gas distribution since 1988.
How much is the net worth of Gautam Adani? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the overall size of his wealth is as much as $8.8 billion, as of the data presented in the middle of 2017. Adani Group is the main source of Adani’s fortune.
Gautam Adani Net Worth $8.8 Billion
To begin with, the boy with his seven siblings, was raised in Ahmedabad by his parents Shanta and Shantilal Adani. He was educated at the Sheth Chimanlal Nagindas Vidyalaya school, then entered Gujarat University to study commerce, yet he dropped out.
Currently, the billionaire Gautam Adani owns the largest brand of oil in India. The company was founded in 1988, with Gautam the founder and current president. He said he created his Group with a vision of Nation Building, that is to say by developing assets that he believes are important economic issues for the country. The Adani Group has grown rapidly by diversifying into import – export – it opened its own port in Mundra, to better control its trading operations. Construction began in 1995 and in 1998 it became one of the major sources of foreign exchange for India.
The following year, the company embarked on financial and energy speculation with coal trading, and soon created a joint venture (Adani Willmar) in the field of petroleum products trading in 2000. A second phase began for the group with the creation of large infrastructures. The company created a portfolio of ports, power stations, mines and a fleet of ships and railway lines in and out of India. In 2006, the company became the largest importer of coal in India – 11 million tons. Adani sought to be less dependent on the coal market, so he started to buy and control coal mines. Thus, he bought the Australian group Linc Energy, in order to supply the group’s coal-fired power stations. In 2008, he bought the Bunyu mine in Indonesia , with 180 million tons of coal reserves, and the following year, Adani Group became an energy company, producing 330 MW of thermal energy. In 2011, the group also decided to buy the exploitation rights of a large part of the Galilee coal basin in Australia. To prepare for the import of Australian coal, he ordered a large-capacity coal terminal at Mundra (the largest in the world) and in the same year he bought the Australian port of Abbot Point. This project is yet to come to fruition.
In 2012, the Group began a 3rd phase of development as integration infrastructure, renewing its logo and developing a new identity. The company focuses on three areas: resources, logistics and energy. Subsequently, under the direction of Gautam Adani, the Adani Group became a multinational conglomerate active in the production of electricity – especially through coal – and port terminals, logistics and agribusiness. It is India’s largest developer and port operator. The Group is the major source of Gautam Adani’s net worth.
Finally, in the personal life of Gautam, he is married to Priti and they have two children.
-
Rappers9 months ago
Yung Berg Net Worth
-
Singers1 year ago
Adam Lambert Net Worth
-
Models9 months ago
Kendra Wilkinson Net Worth
-
Producers3 weeks ago
Teddy Riley Net Worth
-
Singers4 months ago
Justin Bieber Net Worth
-
Lists3 weeks ago
Where are those from “Yukon Men” today?
-
Celebrity Money10 months ago
The 10 Best-Paid Musicians in the World
-
Rappers1 year ago
Lecrae Net Worth