Chalerm Yoovidhya

Chalerm Yoovidhya
Born September 1950 (age 66)
Residence Bangkok, Thailand
Nationality Thai
Net worth US$9.7 billion (April 2017)[1]
Spouse(s) Daranee Yoovidhya
Children Varangkana Kritakara
Varit Yoovidhya
Vorayuth Yoovidhya
Parent(s) Chaleo Yoovidhya

Chalerm Yoovidhya (born September 1950) is a Thai billionaire businessman and heir to the Red Bull fortune. As of April 2017, Forbes estimates his net worth at US$9.7 billion.[1]

Early life

Chalerm Yoovidhya was born in September 1950,[2] the eldest son of Chaleo Yoovidhya, the originator of Krating Daeng and co-creator of the Red Bull brands of energy drinks.[1] His brother Saravoot Yoovidhya runs Red Bull in Thailand, and is a main board director of Kasikorn Bank.[1]

Career

Yoovidhya is a director of Red Bull Company Limited and Siam Winery Limited.[2]

Personal life

Yoovidhya is married to Daranee Yoovidhya, with three children, and lives in Bangkok, Thailand.[1][3] Their children are Varangkana Kritakara, Varit and Vorayuth Yoovidhya.[3]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Chalerm Yoovidhya". Forbes. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Chalerm YOOVIDHYA - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Daranee Yoovidhya Profile". Thailand Tatler. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
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