William Wrigley Jr (#1206)
- $ 4 B
- Chewing gum
- United States
- M
- 62 Years
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About Me
William "Beau" Wrigley Jr. is an heir to the Wrigley's chewing gum fortune. In 1999, he took over the business his great-grandfather started in 1891. Wrigley Jr., who was CEO, expanded the company in 2005 by purchasing Altoids and Life Savers from Kraft Foods for $1.46 billion. In 2008, he sold the Chicago-based firm to candy giant Mars Inc. for $23 billion in cash. Wrigley became CEO of cannabis product-maker Parallel in 2018. A 2021 SPAC deal to take Parallel public fell through and Wrigley stepped down as CEO. The company is now embroiled in lawsuits waged by investors.
Achievements
Career Highlights
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Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
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Current Net Worth: $3.6B
(May 4, 2026)
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