Gaye Farncombe

Gaye Farncombe

Gaye Farncombe (#781)

  • $ 5 B
  • Thomson Reuters
  • Canada
  • F
  • 74 Years

About Me

Gaye Farncombe is one of six billionaire heirs to the media and publishing empire founded by her grandfather Roy Thomson (d. 1976). The family's biggest holding: more than 310 million shares of Thomson Reuters. Thomson owns around 11% of the business through the family's investment firm, Woodbridge. The family's other assets include the Toronto-based Global and Mail newspaper, and the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets sports teams.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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  • #762   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $5.4B (May 4, 2026)