Nicky Oppenheimer
Nicholas Oppenheimer is the son of two renowned South African business tycoons – Ernest Oppenheimer (Grand Father) and Harry Oppenheimer (Father). Nicky is the former Chairman of Anglo American Corporation, founded by his grandfather Sir Ernest Oppenheimer, who also controlled De Beers. Nicky’s father, Harry Oppenheimer, also led De Beers and Anglo-American Corporation successfully for several years.
Nicky joined Anglo American Corporation in 1968, became a Director in 1974, and Deputy Chairman in 1983. He also became the Deputy Chairman of De Beers in 1985 and the Chairman of the Diamond Trading Company – a subsidiary of De Beers. Nicky is the third wealthiest person in Africa and the second in South Africa, with a net worth of $8.5 billion as of 29/01/2023.
