Georg von Opel


Georg von Opel is a German-born Swiss billionaire, great-grandson of Adam Opel, founder of the German car manufacturer.

Early life

Opel was born in May 1966, and studied economics and business administration at the University of Rhode Island, and the American InterContinental University, London.

Career

In April 2015, the Sunday Times Rich List estimated his net worth at GBP £1.3 billion. According to the Sunday Times Rich List in 2020, this had increased to £1.654 billion. His wealth primarily comes from Hansa AG, a holding company that invests in listed equities and private-equity funds. von Opel's real estate portfolio includes properties in the south of England, Majorca and the Engadin region in the Swiss Alps.

Personal life

Opel and his British-born wife Emily have five children, and live in London, England. Opel was born a German citizen, became a Swiss resident in 1973, and a Swiss citizen in 2014.