Doug Meijer
| Doug Meijer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1955 (age 61–62) |
| Residence | Grand Rapids, Michigan, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Co-chairman, Meijer |
| Net worth | $6.5 billion (March 2017, jointly with brother Hank) |
| Spouse(s) | divorced |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Frederik Meijer |
| Relatives | Hank Meijer (brother) |
Douglas Meijer (born 1955)[1] is an American billionaire businessman, co-chairman of the US supermarket chain Meijer.
Early life
Doug Meijer is the son of Frederik Meijer, and grandson of Hendrik Meijer, who founded the US supermarket chain Meijer in 1934.[2] He has a degree from the University of Michigan.[1]
Career
According to Forbes, Hank and Doug Meijer have a joint net worth of $9.7 billion, as of January 2015.[2]
Personal life
He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[2] In 2016, he discussed his ongoing struggle with depression that started in 2011, when his father died, he was diagnosed with cancer and divorced, all in the same week.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Douglas (Doug) Meijer". New Netherland Institute. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Hank & Doug Meijer". Forbes. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ↑ Leon Hendrix (2016-09-20). "Doug Meijer: A billionaire’s battle with depression". WOODTV.com. Retrieved 2017-03-24.
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