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Meet The Partners Behind The World’s Wealthiest

 Susan Dell & Michael Dell – $27.5 Billion

Susan Dell, the wife of Michael Dell, a famous businessman, and philanthropist met him on a blind date. She was a successful athlete who conquered Michael’s heart within minutes. The couple got married in 1989.

With a stunning net worth of more than $20 billion, the couple has co-founded Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Susan Dell is the board chair of the foundation and has dedicated it to improve the lives of people living in urban poverty. The foundation has over $466 million in assets under management and has donated millions to different initiatives in the United States, India, and South Africa.

Flora Pérez Marcote & Amancio Ortega – $70 Billion

Before marrying the billionaire Amancio, Flora worked with him as his secretary. They kindled romance while working together in the Inditex fashion group. The fashion group is the owner of fashion brand Zara, Pull, and Bear. This makes Amancio a billionaire with more than $70 billion. Amancio built his empire after making clothes by hand.

The couple got hitched in 2001, making them married for about nineteen years now. Flora is a successful woman herself who works as the Director Representative of Pontegadea Inversions. Besides, she has years of experience in handling the position of Deputy Chair for the company.

Brian Acton and Tegan Acton – Net Worth $2.5 Billion

The two crossed paths while working at Yahoo during the 90s but did not ever meet formally. Moreover, they even played together at the company’s softball team during the company days, but they were not familiar with each other’s presence. After Brian and Tegan left the firm to find some time for themselves, the two met unexpectedly at the Sundance Institute.

Additionally, they both share their love for the popular fiction book by JK Rowling Harry Potter. Soon after meeting her, Brian started building Whatsapp with the assistance of his friend Jan Koum. During this phase, Tegan pursued a career as a Director of communication and strategic initiative at the prestigious Stanford University.

Tom Love and Judy Love – Net Worth $5.32 Billion

This sought-after couple is the founder of the all-purpose store Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores. Soon after their marriage, the two started a company back in 1964 by taking a gas station on contract for a sum of $5000.

Started as a small store, the firm now has its stores at about 490 locations and across 41 states. The couple has four kids who are also rendering their services to the business. Moreover, the couple also supported education and funding and contributed $5 million to the University of Oklahoma’s Business college. You would be astounded to know that the couple initially loaned $5000 from their family in order to establish their business.

 Susan Dell & Michael Dell – $27.5 Billion

Susan Dell, the wife of Michael Dell, a famous businessman, and philanthropist met him on a blind date. She was a successful athlete who conquered Michael’s heart within minutes. The couple got married in 1989.

With a stunning net worth of more than $20 billion, the couple has co-founded Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Susan Dell is the board chair of the foundation and has dedicated it to improve the lives of people living in urban poverty. The foundation has over $466 million in assets under management and has donated millions to different initiatives in the United States, India, and South Africa.

Melani Lowman Walton & Rob Walton – ~$44.5 Billion

Melani Lowman-Walton is the wife of Samuel Robson “Rob” Walton, the heir to Walmart’s fortune. Rob is the eldest son of Sam Walton, the Walmart founder, and served as the chairman from 1992 to 2015. Walton married his third wife, Melani, in 2005. His net worth, as of March 2020, was $54.1.

The couple is actively involved in philanthropy and has founded the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation. The foundation aims to provide funds to partners who have a goal to bring a change in the world. Apart from that, Rob and Melani Walton love to race and tour vintage sports cars. 

Julia Koch & David Koch – $40 Billion

Julia and David have a combined net worth of $40 billion. David accumulated his wealth with his ventures in trade, investment, artificial fibers, and oil processing. They both were married for more than two decades and shared three children together. After the demise of her husband, she inherited 42% stakes in the Koch industries.

They both liked to keep their relationship away from the media and enjoyed a quiet life. Besides, the couple is known for dedicating their wealth to Koch’s charitable fund. Julia also donated $10 million to Stanford’s Children’s Hospital to study food allergies.

Melinda Gates & Bill Gates – ~$120 Billion

The wife of Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, is an American philanthropist. She is also the former general manager at Microsoft. Melinda co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the largest private charitable organization as of 2015. She began dating Gates in 1987 and married him in 1994 in a private ceremony.

The couple, along with their three children, lives in Xanadu 2.0, a stunning mansion that overlooks Lake Washington in Medina. They also own an oceanfront residence in Del Mar, California. In addition to that, Melinda has been ranked as one of the world’s most powerful women by Forbes.

Carolyn Denise Persson & Stefan Persson – $20 Billion

Carolyn Persson married the mega businessman Stefan Persson and have three children together. She is not a typical limelight friendly celebrity wife as she enjoys being a homemaker. Even with a wealth of almost $20 billion, they choose to live a simple life without abundance. They live in Stockholm and enjoy their time surrounded by family. 

Stefan Persson is the chairman of the board of directors at H&M, which was founded in 1947. 

The stores have a massive business with more than two thousand outlets around the globe, adding up to the billionaire’s fortune.

Nita Ambani & Mukesh Ambani – $80 Billion

Nita married Mukesh in 1985 after he proposed to her on a casual car ride. Mukesh Ambani is the owner of RIL, which is the country’s most valuable company. He was listed in the Fortune Global 500 list with a massive fortune of $59 billion.

Nita is the chairperson and founder of the reliance foundation, making her a busy billionaire wife. Besides, she also chairs the Dhirubhai Ambani International School and owns the Mumbai Indians team in IPL. She is also acknowledged for her philanthropic work and voicing women empowerment through her charitable works.

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