Top 10 Richest Civil Engineers in the World

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William P. Dore

Pallonji Mistry

Albert Yeung

Florentino Pérez

Luis Carlos Sarmiento

Benjy D. Foy Jr.

Vincent Tan

John Brown

Chang Yun Chung

John S. Watson

Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs are not well known globally like Tech Entrepreneurs but there are many Civil Engineering Entrepreneurs who made their names on the Global stage.

Here are the Top 10 Richest Civil Engineers in the World.

William P. Dore

William P. Dore is an American civil engineer and entrepreneur who founded the Dore Energy Corporation, a company involved in the energy sector. The company has been involved in various energy projects, including drilling operations, leasing, and development of oil and gas properties.

William P. Dore's background as a civil engineer likely provided him with the technical knowledge and expertise to venture into the energy industry. Civil engineers play a crucial role in infrastructure development, including energy-related projects such as pipelines, refineries, and other facilities.

The estimated net worth of William Glenwood Dorey is at least $15 million as of 10th March 2021

Pallonji Mistry

Pallonji Mistry, an Indian construction tycoon, holds a civil engineering degree. He is the chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, a conglomerate with interests in construction, real estate, and infrastructure.

Mr Mistry earned a degree in civil engineering from Imperial College London and worked as an engineer before taking over his family's construction business. He is also a shareholder of the Tata philanthropic Allied Trusts. As of May 2023, Pallonji Mistry’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $19 Billion.

Albert Yeung

Albert Yeung is a civil engineer and Hong Kong businessman. He is the founder and chairman of Emperor Group, a diverse conglomerate with businesses in property development, hospitality, entertainment, and more.

Albert Yeung has an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion as of March 2013. He is the 39th richest person on the list of the Top 50 Billionaires in Hong Kong. He was also ranked 1031st on the list of World Billionaires.

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Florentino Pérez

Florentino Pérez is a Spanish civil engineer who founded and heads Grupo ACS, a multinational construction company. He is also known for his association with Real Madrid, where he has served as the club's president.

Grupo ACS is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and operates in various sectors such as construction, infrastructure development, industrial services, and environmental services. The company is involved in major infrastructure projects worldwide, including transportation systems, energy facilities, and civil engineering projects.

Under Florentino Pérez's leadership, Grupo ACS has experienced significant growth and expanded its operations globally. Pérez is known for his strategic vision and management style, which has helped position ACS as one of the largest construction companies in the world.

As of 2018, Pérez has a net worth of $2.3 billion.

Luis Carlos Sarmiento

Luis Carlos Sarmiento is a Colombian civil engineer and businessman. He is the founder of Grupo Aval, a leading financial conglomerate in Colombia with interests in banking and infrastructure development.

Luis Carlos Sarmiento's background as a civil engineer has influenced his involvement in construction and infrastructure projects, both through Grupo Aval and his personal ventures. He has played a vital role in the development of infrastructure in Colombia, including highways, bridges, and other public works.

Sarmiento is widely recognized as one of the wealthiest individuals in Colombia and has made significant contributions to the country's economy through his business ventures and philanthropic activities.

As of October 2021, he has a net worth of $10.5 billion.

Benjy D. Foy Jr.

Benjy D. Foy Jr. is an American civil engineer and businessman who founded the Foy Group, a construction and engineering company that specializes in heavy civil construction and infrastructure projects. He is known for his work on highways, bridges, and water treatment plants.

As of May 2023, his net worth is at least US $900,095.

Vincent Tan

Vincent Tan is a Malaysian businessman who is the founder of Berjaya Corporation, a conglomerate that includes construction and engineering companies. Tan studied civil engineering in Malaysia and worked as an engineer before entering the business world.

Malaysian investor and businessman Vincent Tan has an estimated net worth of $900 million as of May 2016 according to Forbes.

John Brown

John Brown is an American civil engineer and businessman who founded Stryker Corporation, a medical device company. Brown earned a degree in civil engineering from Kettering University and worked for several years as an engineer before founding his company.

John Brown ran Stryker Corp for 32 years before retiring as chairman in 2009. He has a net worth of $3 billion dollars which makes him one of the richest people in Michigan.

Chang Yun Chung

A Singaporean civil engineer and businessman who founded Pacific International Lines, a shipping company. Chang studied civil engineering in the UK and worked for several years as an engineer before entering the shipping industry.

In 1967, Chang Yun Chung founded Pacific International Lines (PIL). Under his leadership, PIL grew to become one of the largest and most successful container shipping companies in Asia. The company operated a fleet of container ships and provided shipping services to various destinations worldwide.

Business Expansion: Chang Yun Chung's vision and leadership helped PIL expand its operations globally. The company became a key player in the container shipping industry, serving markets in Asia, Europe, North America, and other regions.

As per Forbes estimate, his net worth was $875 million in August 2020 prior to his death.

John S. Watson

 An American civil engineer and businessman who is the former CEO of Chevron Corporation, one of the world's largest oil companies. Watson earned a degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and worked as an engineer before joining Chevron.

John Watson joined Chevron in 1980 and held various leadership positions within the company over the years. He worked in different divisions of the company, gaining experience in areas such as refining, marketing, and strategic planning.

In 2010, John  Watson was appointed as the Chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation, one of the world's largest integrated energy companies. As CEO, he oversaw the company's global operations, including exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas.

As per Benzinga, the current estimated net worth of John S Watson is estimated to be about $89 million. John S. Watson also owns about 103,319 units of Chevron Corp common stock.

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