Lukas Walton

Lukas Walton
Born 1985 or 1986[1]
Nationality American
Education Journeys School
Alma mater Colorado College
Net worth $11-25 billion (November 2015)[1]
Parent(s) John T. Walton (deceased)
Christy Walton
Relatives Sam Walton (grandfather)

Lukas Walton (born 1985 or 1986) is an American billionaire heir. He is the grandson of Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart.

Early life

Lukas Walton is the only child of John T. Walton (1946–2005) and his wife Christy Walton. He grew up in National City, California, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming,[2] where he was educated at Journeys School.[3]

He has a degree in environmentally sustainable business from Colorado College, where he graduated in 2010.[2][1]

Career

Walton has worked for the Walton Family Foundation, and True North Venture Partners.[1]

Wealth

On 6 November 2015, it was discovered that his mother was worth about $27 billion less than had been thought, and that Lukas Walton was worth between $11-25 billion.[1]

According to Bloomberg, as of November 2015, Lukas is worth at least $11 billion, and up to $25 billion if "certain trusts are included".[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 De Jong, David (6 November 2015). "A Wal-Mart Heir Is $27 Billion Poorer Than Everyone Thought". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  2. 1 2 Levitz, Eric (6 November 2015). "Meet the 29-Year-Old Who Was, Until Today, a Secret Megabillionaire". NYmag. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  3. Crawford, Sharon (29 June 2005). "Walton shared love of flying, broke mold in business". freerepublic. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
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