Tor Peterson

Tor Peterson

Tor Peterson (#1423)

  • $ 3 B
  • Commodities
  • United States
  • M
  • 61 Years

About Me

Tor Peterson is the only American among the five-person cadre of billionaires to earn their fortunes at Swiss commodities-trading powerhouse Glencore.  After six years of trading commodities at Phibro-Salomon in New York, he joined Glencore in 1992 and leads marketing operations for its coal division. He owns a minority stake in Glencore, which trades on the London Stock Exchange. In 2021, Peterson stepped down from his role at Glencore as the commodities firm shook up its leadership ranks. 
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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  • #1504   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $3.0B (May 4, 2026)