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John Catsimatidis

John Catsimatidis

John Catsimatidis (#664)

Global Rank #664
Country Rank #274
Country United States

John Catsimatidis is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 6 B
  • Oil, real estate
  • United States
  • M
  • 78 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #664
Country Rank #274
Net Worth $6.2B
Previous Worth $6.2B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Oil, real estate
Age 78 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 10 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence New York, New York
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Oil, real estate

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 78
Source Of Wealth Oil, real estate, Self Made
Self Made Score 9
Philanthropy Score 1
Residence New York, New York
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Drop Out, New York University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $6.2B
Current Net Worth $6.2B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

John Catsimatidis is best known as the owner of New York City supermarket chain Gristedes. He also owns oil refinery United Refining in Pennsylvania, which he bought out of bankruptcy, and real estate in New York and beyond. He moved with his family from Greece to New York when he was an infant and grew up in an apartment in Harlem. He worked as a grocery clerk while attending New York University but dropped out for a chance to own a piece of the shop where he worked. Catsimatidis opened his own grocery store in 1969 and had 10 Red Apple stores by age 25.

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Did You Know?

Catsimatidis has a weekly talk radio show, the Cats Roundtable, during which he interviews people involved in politics.

Catsimatidis unsuccessfully ran for mayor of New York City in 2013.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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Current Net Worth: $6.2B (May 4, 2026)

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