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Rafaela Aponte-Diamant

Rafaela Aponte-Diamant

Rafaela Aponte-Diamant (#42)

Global Rank #42
Country Rank #1
Country Switzerland

Rafaela Aponte-Diamant is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 45 B
  • Shipping
  • Switzerland
  • F
  • 81 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #42
Country Rank #1
Net Worth $44.6B
Previous Worth $44.6B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Switzerland
Industry Shipping
Age 81 Years
Gender F
Worth As Of May 3, 2026
Residence Geneva, Switzerland
Citizenship Switzerland
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 81
Source Of Wealth Shipping, Self Made
Residence Geneva, Switzerland
Citizenship Switzerland
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $44.6B
Current Net Worth $44.6B

Worth as of May 3, 2026

About Me

Rafaela Aponte-Diamant and her husband Gianluigi each own a 50% stake in MSC, the world's largest shipping line. Rafaela first met Gianluigi on a trip to the Italian island of Capri in the 1960s, when Gianluigi was a ship captain. They entered the shipping industry together in 1970, when they purchased a ship with a $200,000 loan. MSC also operates in holiday cruises (MSC Cruises), inland logistics (Medlog) and port operations (Terminal Investment Limited.) Rafaela is responsible for decorating ships for MSC Cruises; Gianluigi is MSC's executive chairman and their son, Diego, is MSC's president.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Rafaela Aponte-Diamant.

#44
Billionaires (2026)
#1
World's Richest Self-Made Women (2025)

Insights

Did You Know?

The second ship that the Apontes bought was named after Rafaela.

In December 2022, MSC bought Bolloré Africa Logistics, the African transport and logistics arm of the Bolloré Group, for $6 billion.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Rafaela Aponte-Diamant's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $44.6B (May 3, 2026)

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