Leandro Rizzuto
Manufacturing

Leandro Rizzuto Net Worth

Leandro Rizzuto was born in Sheridan, Wyoming in 1938. After leaving St. John's University in 1959, he helped his family set up a hair products company in their Brooklyn home, which was later named Conair. The company was successful due to their innovative pistol-shaped hair dryer. Conair later expanded into small appliances, acquiring Cuisinart in 1989. Rizzuto also owns the Cuisinart Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla, which features a golf course designed by Greg Norman.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 10, 1938
Birth Place Sheridan, Wyoming, United States
Age 82 YEARS OLD
Died On December 3, 2017(2017-12-03) (aged 79)
Birth Sign Taurus
Cause of death pancreatic cancer
Residence Sheridan, Wyoming, US
Alma mater St. John's University (dropped out)
Occupation Businessman
Title Chairman, Conair Corporation
Spouse(s) divorced
Children 5 including Leandro Rizzuto Jr.
Parent(s) Julian (born Nicola) & Josephine Rizzuto

💰 Net worth: $3.5 Billion (2024)

Leandro Rizzuto, a renowned figure in the manufacturing industry in the United States, is expected to have a staggering net worth of $3.5 billion by 2024. Known for his exceptional entrepreneurial skills and leadership, Rizzuto has garnered his wealth through his successful ventures and contributions to the manufacturing sector. With a proven track record of bringing innovation and efficiency to the industry, Rizzuto's net worth reflects his enduring impact and achievements in the field.

2009 $1.2 Billion
2010 $1.6 Billion
2011 $1.8 Billion
2012 $1.8 Billion
2013 $1.9 Billion
2014 $2.9 Billion
2015 $3.6 Billion
2016 $5.1 Billion
2017 $4.5 Billion
2018 $3.5 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1959

In 1959, Rizzuto dropped out of St. John's University to assist his family in setting up a hair products Business in the basement of their Brooklyn home; this would later become Conair.

1983

He was born in Brooklyn, the son of Julian and Josephine Rizzuto. Julian was born Nicola in Italy, but later changed his name to Julian, and Josephine's New York Times 1983 obituary refers to him as Nicola.

2017

On December 3, 2017, Rizzuto died from pancreatic cancer.

2018

On January 5, 2018, President Donald Trump appointed his son Leandro Rizzuto Jr., to the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Barbados, as well as St. Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia.

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