Name: Jaime Zobel de Ayala
Age: 72
Fortune: inherited
Source: diversified
Net Worth: $2.6 bil
Country Of Citizenship: Philippines
Residence: Manila , Philippines, Asia & Australia
Industry: Diversified
Marital Status: married, 7 children
Education: De La Salle University
Harvard University
Patriarch of Ayala Corp., the oldest and largest conglomerate in the Philippines, founded in 1834. Interests in real estate, water and telecom, among other industries. Zobel de Ayala retired in April; son Jaime Augusto took over as chairman; other son Fernando became president. In addition to a career in which he headed a number of Philippine businesses—including Bank of the Philippine Islands—Zobel de Ayala's public service record includes a stint as Philippine Ambassador to the Court of St. James and the Scandinavian countries from 1970 to 1975. Holds an architecture degree from Harvard.

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