Patrick Drahi
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Patrick Drahi Net Worth

Patrick Drahi is a self-made billionaire who was born in 1963 in Zermatt, Switzerland. He is the founder of Altice, a multinational telecommunications company, and holds nearly 60% of its stock. Drahi has built Altice through 20 acquisitions of lagging cable and mobile operators, often at discounted prices, in countries such as France, Belgium, Israel, Portugal, and the Dominican Republic. He also owns 75% of Numericable, France's largest cable operator, and in 2015 purchased a 70% stake in U.S. cable operator Suddenlink for $9 billion. Drahi was born in Casablanca, Morocco and emigrated to France as a teenager. He holds an engineering degree from École Polytechnique and lives in Switzerland with his wife and children.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1963
Birth Place Zermatt, Switzerland, France
Age 60 YEARS OLD
Residence Geneva, Switzerland
Alma mater École Polytechnique
Occupation Businessman
Known for Founder and head of Altice
Spouse(s) Lina Drahi
Children 4

💰 Net worth: $4.3 Billion (2024)

Patrick Drahi, the renowned businessman, is projected to possess a staggering net worth of $4.3 billion by 2024. Highly regarded as Telecom in France, Drahi has established himself as a prominent figure within the telecommunications industry. His vast wealth is a testament to his exceptional entrepreneurial prowess and strategic investments. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, Drahi has emerged as a leading force within the telecom sector, continuously revolutionizing the industry and contributing to its growth.

2014 $6.3 Billion
2015 $16 Billion
2016 $5.9 Billion
2017 $13 Billion
2018 $7.11 Billion

Biography/Timeline

2013

Drahi later became the owner of French cable operator Numericable. Drahi bought SFR, France seconde mobile phone and internet provider in France in 2013 from media conglomerate Vivendi.

2015

As of November 2015 Forbes estimated Drahi's net worth at $10.3 billion. Forbes ranks him as the 60th-richest person in the world, the third-richest person in France. He was ranked as the richest person in Israel, until 2016, when he came in at second.

2016

The leaking of the Panama Papers in April 2016 confirmed publicly his identity as the shareholder of an offshore company.

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