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Jim Kennedy

Jim Kennedy

Jim Kennedy (#550)

Global Rank #550
Country Rank #237
Country United States

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

  • $ 7 B
  • Media, automotive
  • United States
  • M
  • 78 Years

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Quick Facts

Global Rank #550
Country Rank #237
Net Worth $7.4B
Previous Worth $7.4B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Media, automotive
Age 78 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 08 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Atlanta, Georgia
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Media, automotive

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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 $7.4B
Current Net Worth $7.4B

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.

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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: $7.4B (May 4, 2026)

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