Gerald Schwartz (#2442)
- $ 2 B
- Finance
- Canada
- M
- 84 Years
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About Me
Gerald Schwartz is the founder and chairman of Onex, one of Canada's largest private equity firms, which he ran for 39 years before stepping down in May 2023. He got his start working with buyout legends Jerome Kohlberg, Henry Kravis and George Roberts at Bear Stearns in the 1970s. The Americans left to start KKR in 1976; Schwartz went home to Canada and cofounded the media company CanWest in 1977. In 1984 he started Onex, which now has $50 billion in assets under management and offices in London, Toronto and the U.S.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Gerald Schwartz’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Gerald Schwartz’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $1.7B
(May 4, 2026)
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