33 John Mars
John and Jacqueline each own one third of the company. His late brother Forrest Jr.’s four daughters own the rest.
- He and his siblings Jacqueline and Forrest Jr. (died July 2016) inherited stakes in the candy firm Mars Inc. when their father died in 1999.
- The $35 billion (sales) candy company was founded by John’s grandfather, Frank, in 1911.
- Mars is also a big name in pet care, with brands including Pedigree and Whiskas, as well as food like Uncle Ben’s rice.
However, he is ranked as the 30th-richest men in the world, with an estimated net worth of $23.9 billion.
