The World’s Billionaires List for 2024 has been released by Forbes, featuring a total of 2,781 names. Among these names are the youngest billionaires, all under the age of 20. In this article, we will delve into the details of these young billionaires and their associated legacies.
Clemente Del Vecchio, at just 19 years old, inherited his wealth from his father, Leonardo Del Vecchio, who founded EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest producer and retailer of glasses and frames. Clemente currently owns a 12.5% stake in Delfin, a holding company based in Luxembourg that he inherited from his father’s passing in 2022. Delfin also has shares in various large companies, including banks. Previously the youngest billionaire at 18 years old, Clemente lost this title to Livia Voigt.
Livia Voigt is another young billionaire on Forbes’ list at just 19 years old. She is the main shareholder of WEG Industries, a company in Brazil known for manufacturing electric motors, founded by her grandfather Werner Ricardo Voigt in 1961. Although she is currently studying and does not have an active role in the company, she still holds a significant stake in its future.
Forbes reports that there are a total of 25 billionaires on the 2024 list who are 33 years old or younger
