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Kommer Damen

Kommer Damen

Kommer Damen (#1258)

Global Rank #1258
Country Rank #4
Country Netherlands

Kommer Damen is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 3 B
  • Shipbuilding
  • Netherlands
  • M
  • 82 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,258
Country Rank #4
Net Worth $3.4B
Previous Worth $3.4B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Netherlands
Industry Shipbuilding
Age 82 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 12 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Gorinchem, Netherlands
World Billionaires List Netherlands Billionaires Shipbuilding

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Personal Stats

Age 82
Source Of Wealth Shipbuilding
Residence Gorinchem, Netherlands
Citizenship Netherlands
Marital Status Married
Children 4
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $3.4B
Current Net Worth $3.4B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Kommer Damen's father and uncle started building boats in a shed next to the family home in the Dutch town of Hardinxveld-Giessendam in 1922. Five years later, they founded Damen Shipyards in 1927. He bought the shipyard from his father in 1969 and brought the modular shipbuilding concept to the construction of small boats and launches. Damen Group is now one of Europe's largest family-owned shipbuilders, with about $2 billion in annual sales; Kommer is chairman and son Arnout is CEO. Known for naval security and patrol vessels that range from 23 feet to over 650 feet, Damen's fleet also includes ferries, yachts and cruise liners.

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Did You Know?

Damen Shipyards worked with four other companies to develop the world's first 3D printed ship propeller, the WAAMpeller; it was unveiled in late 2017.

The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has been its customer for several generations of Damen combatants.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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Current Net Worth: $3.4B (May 4, 2026)

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