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Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer

Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer

Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer (#795)

Global Rank #795
Country Rank #321
Country United States

Gwendolyn Sontheim Meyer is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 5 B
  • Cargill
  • United States
  • F
  • 64 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #795
Country Rank #321
Net Worth $5.3B
Previous Worth $5.3B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Cargill
Age 64 Years
Gender F
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 09 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Rancho Santa Fe, California
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Personal Stats

Age 64
Source Of Wealth Cargill
Self Made Score 1
Philanthropy Score 1
Residence Rancho Santa Fe, California
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Divorced
Children 2
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $5.3B
Current Net Worth $5.3B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

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.

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.

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Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $5.3B (May 4, 2026)

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