José Roberto Marinho
Marinho in 2004
Born (1955-12-26) 26 December 1955
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Occupation(s)Vice-president, Grupo Globo
Children5
Parent(s)Roberto Marinho (father)
Stella Goulart Marinho (mother)
RelativesJoão Roberto Marinho (brother)
Roberto Irineu Marinho (brother)

José Roberto Marinho (born 26 December 1955) is a Brazilian businessman and one of the three sons of the late communications tycoon Roberto Marinho (1904–2003). He is the president of Roberto Marinho Foundation and vice-president of Grupo Globo. As of October 2021, his net worth is estimated at US$1.8 billion.[1]

Early life

José Roberto Marinho was born on 26 December 1955 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Marinho is one of three sons of Roberto Marinho, founder of conglomerate Grupo Globo.[2][1]

Career

Following the death of his father in 2003, aged 98, he and his brothers inherited control of Grupo Globo, Brazil's largest media group.[1] Marinho heads up the Roberto Marinho Foundation, the family's philanthropy arm, which supports educational and cultural causes.[1] He is a current trustee of Rare, an international conservation organization based in the United States.[3]

Personal life

Marinho is married, with five children, and lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Forbes profile: Jose Roberto Marinho". Forbes. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  2. ↑ "José Roberto Marinho". Infoglobo. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Who Makes Us Rare: Board of Trustees". www.rare.org. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
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