José Roberto Marinho (born 26 December 1955) is a Brazilianbusinessman and one of the three sons of the late communications tycoonRoberto Marinho (1904–2003). He is the president of Roberto Marinho Foundation and vice-president of Grupo Globo. As of October 2021, his net worth is estimated at US$1.8 billion.[1]
Early life
José Roberto Marinho was born on 26 December 1955 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Marinho is one of three sons of Roberto Marinho, founder of conglomerate Grupo Globo.[2][1]
Career
Following the death of his father in 2003, aged 98, he and his brothers inherited control of Grupo Globo, Brazil's largest media group.[1] Marinho heads up the Roberto Marinho Foundation, the family's philanthropy arm, which supports educational and cultural causes.[1] He is a current trustee of Rare, an international conservation organization based in the United States.[3]
Personal life
Marinho is married, with five children, and lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[1]