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Ernesto Bertarelli

Ernesto Bertarelli

Ernesto Bertarelli (#302)

Global Rank #302
Country Rank #4
Country Switzerland

Ernesto Bertarelli is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 12 B
  • Biotech, investments
  • Switzerland
  • M
  • 61 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #302
Country Rank #4
Net Worth $11.5B
Previous Worth $11.5B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Switzerland
Industry Biotech, investments
Age 61 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 07 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Gstaad, Switzerland
World Billionaires List Switzerland Billionaires Biotech, investments

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Personal Stats

Age 60
Source Of Wealth Biotech, investments
Residence Gstaad, Switzerland
Citizenship Switzerland
Marital Status Divorced
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Babson College; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $11.5B
Current Net Worth $11.5B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Ernesto Bertarelli inherited biotech giant Serono, maker of the multiple sclerosis drug Rebif, following his father's death in 1998. With his sister Dona, he expanded the company to $2.4 billion in revenues before selling it to Merck for over $13 billion in 2007. Ernesto and Dona co-chair the Bertarelli Foundation, which focuses on marine conservation and life sciences research. The family's B-Flexion Group has investments ranging from commercial real estate in London to drug companies. He also owns the superyacht Vava II.

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Did You Know?

Kirsty, Ernesto's wife, is a former Miss UK and a singer-songwriter; she co-wrote a chart-topping song for a British girl group.

A yacht enthusiast, his Team Alinghi won the America's Cup in 2003 and 2007.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Ernesto Bertarelli's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $11.5B (May 4, 2026)

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