Gérard Wertheimer is a French billionaire businessman

 Gérard Wertheimer is a French billionaire businessman who, along with his brother Alain Wertheimer, owns Chanel, the iconic French luxury fashion and fragrance house. He was born on April 21, 1951, in France.

Wertheimer's grandfather, Pierre Wertheimer, founded Chanel in 1924 with Coco Chanel, and the company has remained in the family's hands ever since. Gérard and his brother Alain took over the management of the company in 1974, and under their leadership, Chanel has continued to thrive and grow.

Aside from his work with Chanel, Wertheimer is known for his love of horse racing and is a prominent owner of thoroughbred horses. He has also been actively involved in philanthropy, supporting a number of charitable causes through the Chanel Foundation.

As of September 2021, Wertheimer's net worth was estimated to be $31.2 billion, making him one of the wealthiest people in France and the world. Despite his immense wealth, Wertheimer is known for his low profile and avoids the public eye