Jim Kennedy

Jim Kennedy (#404)

Global Rank #404

Country Rank #159

Country United States

Jim Kennedy is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 9 B
Media, automotive
United States
M
78 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #404

Country Rank #159

Net Worth $8.9B

Previous Worth $8.9B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country United States

Industry Media, automotive

Age 78 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Atlanta, Georgia

Citizenship United States

World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Media, automotive

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 78

Source Of Wealth Media, automotive

Self Made Score 4

Philanthropy Score 3

Residence Atlanta, Georgia

Citizenship United States

Marital Status Married

Children 3

Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Denver

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

Previous Net Worth $8.9B

Current Net Worth $8.9B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

The Cox family owns media and automotive company Cox Enterprises, which had $23.1 billion in 2023 revenues. Based in Atlanta, Georgia the privately held company is family owned and operated. James M. Cox founded the company in 1898. Kennedy's grandfather, James M. Cox, founded Cox Enterprises in 1898 when he purchased the Dayton Evening News. Kennedy's first job at the company was as a production assistant in the newspaper division in 1972. He inherited his 25% stake in Cox Enterprises from his mother, Barbara Cox Anthony, who died in 2007.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Jim Kennedy.

#323

Billionaires (2026)

#130

Forbes 400 (2025)

Ranked

The Richest Person In Every State (2019)

Insights

Did You Know?

A noted philanthropist, Jim Kennedy and his wife Sarah focus on education, healthcare and sustainability.

Jim Kennedy helped bring the Olympic Games to Atlanta in 1996.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Jim Kennedy's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $8.9B (May 4, 2026)