Abilio dos Santos Diniz
Fashion and Retail

Abilio dos Santos Diniz Net Worth

Abilio dos Santos Diniz is a Brazilian retail tycoon who sold his last remaining shares of Grupo Pao de Acucar in 2014 for $150 million. He founded the company in 1948 and it became Brazil's largest retailer. In 2012, he sold a stake of the company to Groupe Casino, France's second-largest retailer, and ceded control of Grupo Pao de Acucar to Casino in 2013. Diniz is now chairman of the board of meat processor Brasil Foods (BRF) and one of the largest individual shareholders of Carrefour SA. In 1989, he was kidnapped by Canadian terrorists and held underground for seven days until the federal police set him free. He has written a memoir and is a fan of Sao Paulo FC, often blogging and tweeting about the team.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 28, 1936
Birth Place Sao Paulo, Brazil, Brazil
Age 87 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Capricorn
Residence São Paulo, Brazil
Alma mater Fundação Getúlio Vargas Columbia University University of Dayton
Occupation Chairman of BRF
Children 6

💰 Net worth: $2.4 Billion (2024)

Abilio dos Santos Diniz, a prominent figure in the fashion and retail industry in Brazil, is expected to have a net worth of $2.4 billion by 2024. With a remarkable business acumen and years of experience, Diniz has established himself as a key player in the Brazilian market. As the former chairman of Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição, one of the country's largest retail companies, Diniz has successfully built a fortune through his entrepreneurial ventures. With his wealth and influence, he continues to impact the fashion and retail landscape in Brazil.

2009 $1.5 Billion
2010 $3 Billion
2011 $3.4 Billion
2012 $3.6 Billion
2013 $3.7 Billion
2014 $2.8 Billion
2015 $4.4 Billion
2016 $3.4 Billion
2017 $3.3 Billion
2018 $3.15 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1989

The kidnapping took place in the morning of the Brazilian presidential elections in Brazil in 1989.

1996

Lamont and Spencer were sentenced to 28 years in prison for their involvement, but were kept in private cells, away from the mass of the prison population. The Canadian press and public started a major movement to secure their release, straining relations between Brazil and Canada. However, two Canadian investigative journalists, Isabel Vincent of the Globe and Mail and Caroline Mallan of the Toronto Star, wrote books concluding that Lamont and Spencer were likely guilty, and they were being treated well by Brazilian authorities. Lamont confessed to involvement in the kidnapping, which was meant to raise money for Sandinista guerrillas, and the two were released and deported to Canada in 1996.

2002

Diniz's Father, Valentim Diniz, founded the company Pão de Açúcar, which grew into a major retailer, Companhia Brasileira de Distribuiçao. In 2002, Diniz sold a large stake to the French company Casino Group for an estimated $860 million and stepped down as CEO, but remained as chairman. In 2009, in one of the most expensive transactions of the Brazilian Business history, Grupo Pão de Açúcar bought Casas Bahia from Samuel Klein, giving Abilio control of Pão de Açúcar, Casas Bahia, Ponto Frio and Extra Hipermercados. In 2012, Casino Group took control of Grupo Pão de Açúcar and Diniz no longer had operational functions within the group but remained as chairman.

2011

In August 2011, Diniz was notified by the Federal Public Ministry of Brazil to give explanations in a Criminal investigation. Diniz’s next move was to then call Criminal Lawyer Marcio Thomaz Bastos, one of the most well-known Criminal lawyers for those who had wealth. At this time, Diniz was President of the board of Directors for Pão de Açúcar. During the 2010 elections, the offices of Bastos had helped Diniz pay 5.5 million reais, to congressman Antonio Palocci to help fund the presidential campaign of Dilma Rousseff.

2013

In April 2013, Diniz was elected as chairman of BRF, and in September, he has stepped down as chairman of GPA.

2015

In April 2015, Diniz announced he was wrapping up talks to raise his 5.07 percent stake in Carrefour and that he had shareholder support to take a seat on the board of the supermarket.

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About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.