Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer

Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer

Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer (#669)

  • $ 6 B
  • Cargill
  • United States
  • F
  • 64 Years

About Me

Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer inherited an estimated 8% stake in food giant Cargill. The heiress spends most of her time on a farm in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., training horses that compete in show jumping. Her great-grandfather, W.W. Cargill, the son of a Scottish sea captain, founded Cargill in Conover, Iowa in 1865. The family still owns roughly 90% of Cargill, which did $154 billion in 2025 sales across food, agriculture, financial and industrial divisions.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer’s rise and global influence.

  • #694   Billionaires (2026)
  • #280   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $6.1B (May 4, 2026)