Juan-Miguel Villar Mir
Construction & Engineering

Juan-Miguel Villar Mir Net Worth

Juan-Miguel Villar Mir, born in 1931 in Madrid, Spain, is the head of the construction firm Obrascon Huarte Lain S.A. and the privately-held Grupo Villar Mir. OHL is a $5 billion (2015 revenues) giant that builds roads, railways, ports and airports in 30 countries, while Grupo Villar Mir is the largest independent producer of hydroelectric power in Spain, a major fertilizer producer, and a real estate developer. It also has smaller subsidiaries that trade, transport and distribute diesel oil, make pre-stressed, reinforced concrete, and produce children's clothes. In 2011, Villar Mir was awarded the title of "marquis" by the King of Spain.
Juan-Miguel Villar Mir is a member of Construction & Engineering

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1931
Birth Place Madrid, Spain, Spain
Age 92 YEARS OLD
Residence Madrid, Spain
Title Chairman and CEO, Obrascón Huarte Lain
Board member of Santander
Spouse(s) married
Children 3

💰 Net worth: $1.1 Billion (2024)

Juan-Miguel Villar Mir's net worth is estimated to reach $1.1 billion in 2024. A prominent figure in the construction and engineering industry in Spain, Villar Mir has achieved immense success throughout his career. With a diverse portfolio of projects and ventures, he has become one of the most influential and impactful individuals in the sector. His strong business acumen, innovative approach, and relentless dedication have propelled him to accumulate significant wealth. As he continues to contribute to the growth and development of the construction and engineering field, Villar Mir's net worth is expected to further expand in the coming years.

2013 $1.8 Billion
2014 $2.5 Billion
2015 $5.7 Billion
2016 $3.1 Billion
2017 $2.9 Billion
2018 $3.43 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1931

He was born in Madrid in 1931. He has a degree in Industrial Organisation, and a doctorate in Civil Engineering.

1975

From December 1975 to July 1976, he was the Minister of Economy and Finance. In 1976, he was Deputy Prime Minister of Spain for about six months, as a member of the Falange Española Tradicionalista y de las Juntas de Ofensiva Nacional Sindicalista party, under Prime Minister Carlos Arias Navarro.

1980

Obrascón Huarte Lain fell into financial difficulties in the late 1980s, however, and was bought from bankruptcy for one penny in 1987 by Villar Mir, who remains the company's chairman today. Villar Mir turned around the firm's fortunes, and it listed on the Bolsa de Madrid in 1991.

2013

He has been a non-executive Director of Santander since 2013.

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