Américo Amorim

Américo Amorim

Américo Amorim
Born Américo Ferreira Amorim
21 July 1934
Mozelos, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
Residence Grijo, Portugal
Nationality Portuguese
Occupation Heir, investor
Known for Owner of Corticeira Amorim
Net worth Increase US$4.8 billion (January 2015)[1]
Children 3

Américo Ferreira Amorim (born 21 July 1934) is a Portuguese heir and businessman. He was ranked by Forbes as the 385th richest person in the world in January 2015.[1]

Early life

He is the third of four sons of Américo Alves Amorim.

Career

He owns a 50% interest in Corticeira Amorim, founded by his grandfather in 1870, and the world's largest producer of cork, with $650 million in sales.[1] He also has interests in finance and energy.[1]

Personal life

He is married to Maria Fernanda de Oliveira Ramos, the daughter of medical doctor Manuel Pinto Moreira Ramos and Maria José Nunes de Oliveira, and has three daughters.[2] They live in Grijo.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Americo Amorim". Forbes. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  2. Américo Ferreira de Amorim - GeneAll.net