Nassef Sawiris

Nassef Sawiris

Nassef Sawiris (#362)

  • $ 9 B
  • Construction, investments
  • Egypt
  • M
  • 65 Years

About Me

Nassef Sawiris is an investor and a scion of Egypt's wealthiest family. His two brothers, Naquib and Samih, are also billionaires. In December 2020, he acquired a 5% stake in New York-listed firm Madison Square Garden Sports, owner of the NBA Knicks and the NHL Rangers teams. He runs OCI, one of the world's largest nitrogen fertilizer producers, with plants in Texas and Iowa; it trades on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. Orascom Construction, an engineering and building firm, trades on the Cairo exchange and Nasdaq Dubai. His holdings include a nearly 6% stake in German sportswear giant Adidas. Nassef Sawiris teamed up with Fortress Investment Group's Wes Edens to purchase the Premier League's Aston Villa Football Club.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Nassef Sawiris’s rise and global influence.

  • #362   Billionaires (2026)
  • #5   Africa's Billionaires (2026)
  • #24   World's Richest Sports Team Owners (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Nassef Sawiris’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $9.4B (May 4, 2026)