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The richest man in New Albany, Ohio
Earlier this year, Forbes published its annual list, which ranks the richest Americans by their net worths. The 400 richest Americans saw their combined wealth increase 40% over the last year, to $4.5 trillion. Almost all are richer than last year.
Today, I will uncover the richest person in Columbus, Ohio.
According to Forbes Magazine, two billionaires on the Forbes 400 consider Ohio their home, and none is wealthier than Les Wexner, who lives in New Albany, Ohio with a net worth of $5.9 billion. He is the 176th richest man in the country.
Who is Les Wexner?
Leslie Herbert Wexner is an American billionaire business executive, the founder and chairman emeritus of L Brands, currently serves as Chairman Emeritus on its board of directors.
Leslie Wexner was born in Dayton, Ohio, on September 8, 1937, to parents Bella and Harry Louis Wexner. His father was born in Russia. His mother, a first-generation American, was born in Brooklyn.
His parents paid tuition for Wexner to attend Bexley High School. Wexner organized other local boys during his school years and formed a lawn mowing business and a few other ventures.
