James Chambers

James Chambers (#705)

Global Rank #705

Country Rank #270

Country United States

James Chambers is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 6 B
Media, automotive
United States
M
69 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #705

Country Rank #270

Net Worth $5.9B

Previous Worth $5.9B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country United States

Industry Media, automotive

Age 69 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Palisades, New York

Citizenship United States

World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Media, automotive

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 69

Source Of Wealth Media, automotive

Self Made Score 1

Philanthropy Score 1

Residence Palisades, New York

Citizenship United States

Marital Status Married

Children 2

Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Bard College

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

Previous Net Worth $5.9B

Current Net Worth $5.9B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

James Cox Chambers inherited an estimated 17% stake in communications, media and automotive conglomerate Cox Enterprises from his mother Anne Cox Chambers. His grandfather, James M. Cox, founded what became Cox Enterprises in 1898. Both his sisters, Katharine Rayner and Margaretta Taylor, also inherited an estimated 17% stake each in Cox Enterprises. Neither James nor his sisters or mother have ever had an active role in the company. His cousin, Jim Kennedy, is chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises. His nephew, Alex Taylor, is CEO and chairman.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to James Chambers.

#595

Billionaires (2026)

#232

Forbes 400 (2025)

Insights

Did You Know?

James Chambers is a Bard College trustee and alum.

He owns a minority stake in the NBA's Atlanta Hawks.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $5.9B (May 4, 2026)