Emmanuel Georges Philippe Besnier is a French heir and billionaire businessman. He is the chief executive officer (CEO) and controlling shareholder of Lactalis. As of February 2025, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$24.2 billion.
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| As of | Estimate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $14.3B | Forbes · current |
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1976 · Brazil
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1961–2013 · United States
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1998 · United States
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1973 · United States
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1975 · United States
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Actor
1971 · United States
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