While many of the world's billionaires are older than 60, there's a growing number of younger billionaires. Whether they acquired their wealth as a generational inheritance or started a successful company, these younger people have unimaginable wealth at their disposal. Here are the top 10 youngest global billionaires as of April, listed from oldest to youngest.
American Entrepreneur
The youngest American on this Top 10 list is Ryan Breslow. He's the founder of several startups including Bolt, Eco and Love. These firms are in the payment processing, fintech and pharma industries. The 28-year-old serial entrepreneur is working on a crypto-related startup and should continue to expand his business empire to further boost his $1.1 billion fortune.
The Third Del Vecchio
Another one of Leonardo Del Vecchio's six children is Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio. The 27-year-old is worth $3.5 billion and is the only child of his father's widow. He leads strategic decisions for Luxottica Group SpA.
Sixth-Generation Wealth
The 27-year-old Katharina Andresen is the older sister of Alexandra and also owns a big stake in her father's firm Ferd AS. She runs a sustainable construction firm and resides in London.
The Youngest Billionaire In Asia
Wang Zelong, 26, is a Chinese billionaire who owns a stake of CNNC Hua Yuan Titanium Dioxide Co. Ltd. The company makes a chemical used to create pigments for paint, paper and a variety of other industrial uses. He is the youngest billionaire in Asia and the youngest self-made billionaire on this list.
Investments And Horses
Alexandra Andresen, is a 26-year-old Norwegian who owns a stake in investment firm Ferd. The company is one of the biggest privately held firms in Norway and owns a variety of real estate, finance and power-generation companies. She is not currently involved in the firm but is an accomplished award-winning equestrian and model.
The Older Sunglass Company Owner
Luca Del Vecchio joins his brother Clemente as one of the youngest billionaires in the world. He also owns a stake in Luxottica worth $3.5 billion. The sunglasses firm owns brands including Oakley, Oliver Peoples and Ray-Ban.
The Older Gaming Heir
Kim Jung-min is the older sister of Kim Jung-youn and also inherited a substantial stake in her father's company. She is worth $1.7 billion, which comes from her stake in the gaming company Nexon Co. Ltd. that offers titles such as MapleStory and The Kingdom of the Winds.
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German Drugstore Owner
Kevin David Lehmann inherited a 50% stake in German drugstore chain dm-drogerie markt. He received this from his father at age 14 and became a billionaire when the trust established for the inheritance came under his control when he turned 18. The now 20-year-old is not involved in the company's operations.
Gaming Heir
Kim Jung-youn is a low-profile 19-year-old South Korean woman who inherited an approximately $1.7 billion stake in her late father's holding company. The firm owns a significant part of Nexon, a Japanese/South Korean gaming giant that offers an array of popular titles, mainly online multiplayer games for Asian audiences. Jung-youn and her sibling do not retain control of the company.
The 18-Year-Old Sunglass Magnate
Italian teenager Clemente Del Vecchio is the son of Leonardo Del Vecchio, owner of the sunglass luxury brand Luxottica. Del Vecchio's share of the company is worth an estimated $3.5 billion, and he is not known to have an official or unofficial role at the company.
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