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Katharine Rayner

Katharine Rayner

Katharine Rayner (#881)

Global Rank #881
Country Rank #357
Country United States

Katharine Rayner is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 5 B
  • Media, automotive
  • United States
  • F
  • 81 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #881
Country Rank #357
Net Worth $4.9B
Previous Worth $4.9B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Media, automotive
Age 81 Years
Gender F
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 09 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence East Hampton, New York
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Media, automotive

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Personal Stats

Age 81
Source Of Wealth Media, automotive
Self Made Score 1
Philanthropy Score 1
Residence East Hampton, New York
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Widowed
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Sarah Lawrence college
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $4.9B
Current Net Worth $4.9B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Katharine Rayner inherited an estimated 17% stake in media and automotive conglomerate Cox Enterprises from her mother, Anne Cox Chambers. Cox Enterprises, a private communications, media, and automotive conglomerate started by Rayner's grandfather, has $23.1 billion in revenues. Her siblings, James Chambers and Margaretta Taylor, also inherited an estimated 17% stake each in Cox Enterprises. Neither Rayner nor her siblings or mother have ever had an active role in the company. Her cousin, Jim Kennedy, is chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises. Her nephew, Alex Taylor, is CEO and chairman.

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Did You Know?

Rayner lives in East Hampton, N.Y. She is known to be an avid gardener.

A noted philanthropist, she serves on the board of the New York Public Library and the Morgan Library.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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Current Net Worth: $4.9B (May 4, 2026)

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