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Biography
Pierre Jesus Sebastian Castel (born 1926) is a French businessman, the founder of the Castel Group, a French beverages company.
Early life
Pierre Jesus Sebastian Castel founded the Castel Group in Bordeaux in 1949, along with his eight siblings.
Career
According to Forbes, Castel & family have a net worth of $15.6 billion, as of November 2019.
Pierre Castel is the CEO and president of Patriarche. He is also the president of Cassiopée Limited which now has a global presence in the beverage industry. He is also the founder and president of the Castel-Frères with roots in the wine and spirits sector. He has been involved in the beverage industry, specializing in breweries, wineries, and carbonated drinks for over 60 years.
Castel and his family are listed at number 125 on Forbes’ list of global billionaires. He and his family are also ranked the 6th richest in France.
Personal life
He is married and lives in Geneva.