Ronald Lauder

Ronald Lauder

Ronald Lauder (#879)

  • $ 5 B
  • Estee Lauder
  • United States
  • M
  • 82 Years

About Me

Ronald Lauder is the youngest son of makeup maven Estée Lauder, who founded her eponymous beauty company in 1946. He became the chairman of Clinique Laboratories in 1994 and still occupies that position today. Lauder spent nearly 50 years as a board member. He stepped off in 2009, but was reelected to the board in 2016 and retired in 2025. The president of the World Jewish Congress and a Trump donor, Lauder has informally advised the White House on Israel. Lauder served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for NATO affairs from 1983 to 1986 and was ambassador to Austria for one year.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Ronald Lauder’s rise and global influence.

  • #869   Billionaires (2026)
  • #308   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Ronald Lauder’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $4.9B (May 4, 2026)