Otto Beisheim

Cofounded retailer Metro AG in 1964, which now has $88 billion in sales, with the Schmidt-Ruthenbeck and Haniel families. Beisheim still owns some 10% of the publicly traded company. Manages Beisheim Holding Schweiz AG, which invests in Internet and technology companies. In Berlin, owns Beisheim Center, a high-end complex with apartments, office buildings, two five star hotels, shops and cafes. Widower with no children. Has homes in Switzerland, Paris and Germany's Rottach-Eggern. Sports fan supports several foundations that mainly fund athletic programs.