Ian Wood & family

Ian Wood & family (#2044)

Global Rank #2044

Country Rank #41

Country United Kingdom

Ian Wood & family is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 2 B
Energy services
United Kingdom
M
84 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,044

Country Rank #41

Net Worth $2.0B

Previous Worth $2.0B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country United Kingdom

Industry Energy services

Age 84 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Citizenship United Kingdom

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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 83

Source Of Wealth Energy services

Residence Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Citizenship United Kingdom

Marital Status Married

Children 3

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $2.0B

Current Net Worth $2.0B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Ian Wood transformed a family-owned fishing business based in Aberdeen, Scotland into John Wood Group, a multinational oil services company listed on the London Stock Exchange. He joined the firm in 1962, became CEO in 1967 and took the business public in 2002. He later served as chairman before retiring in 2012. Under his watch, John Wood Group expanded its operations to over 50 countries and had over 60,000 employees. Wood and his family have sold much of their stake in the company over the years, diversifying into other investments.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

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#2052

Billionaires (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Wood is believed to be the only Scot to hold both a KT and GBE, Scotland's high order of chivalry and the highest rank in the Order of the British Empire.

Wood helped set up Opportunity North East, an economic development agency that aims to revitalize and diversify Aberdeen's oil-dependent economy.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $2.0B (May 4, 2026)