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C. Dean Metropoulos

C. Dean Metropoulos

C. Dean Metropoulos (#911)

Global Rank #911
Country Rank #369
Country United States

"People walk up and thank me for bringing back Twinkies."

  • $ 5 B
  • Investments
  • United States
  • M
  • 80 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #911
Country Rank #369
Net Worth $4.8B
Previous Worth $4.8B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Investments
Age 80 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 10 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Palm Beach, Florida
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Personal Stats

Age 80
Source Of Wealth Investments, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Philanthropy Score 1
Residence Palm Beach, Florida
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Babson College; Master of Business Administration, Babson College
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $4.8B
Current Net Worth $4.8B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

C. Dean Metropoulos is best known for saving the iconic Twinkies and Hostess Brands. Through his Metropoulos & Co, he's also turned around and sold Chef Boyardee, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Bumble Bee Tuna and others. Metropoulos and private equity firm Apollo bought Hostess Brands in 2013 and later took it public. Ten years later, J.M. Smucker Co. acquired Hostess Brands for $5.6 billion. The Greek-born entrepreneur made his first American acquisition at the age of 32, when he acquired a cheese company in his wife's native Vermont. In 2026, Metropoulos acquired a 5% stake in the NFL's New England Patriots.

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Did You Know?

At age 10, Metropoulos emigrated with his family from Greece to Boston.

Metropoulos' first business was a small summer landscaping company, which he founded in the 11th grade.

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Current Net Worth: $4.8B (May 4, 2026)

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