Robert Rowling

Robert Rowling

Robert Rowling (#410)

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  • $ 9 B
  • Hotels, investments
  • United States
  • M
  • 72 Years

About Me

In 1996 Robert Rowling reinvested $500 million from selling the family's oilfields into the purchase of Omni Hotels. The Omni chain has 60 locations and 21,000 rooms nationwide with big new hotels in Dallas, Atlanta and Boston. He gave $25 million to the University of Texas business school in 2013. In 2019 he completed the $170 million renovation of Omni Barton Creek Resort in Austin.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #402   Billionaires (2026)
  • #149   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $8.5B (May 4, 2026)