The title of “richest woman in the world 2022” belongs to Franoise Bettencourt Meyers, the granddaughter of L’Oral founder Eugne Schueller. Meyers inherited her fortune from her mother, Liliane Bettencourt, who passed away in 2017. As of 2022, Meyers’ net worth is estimated to be around $94.5 billion, making her the wealthiest woman in the world and the 14th richest person overall.
Meyers’ wealth is largely derived from her stake in L’Oral, the world’s largest cosmetics company. She owns approximately 33% of the company’s shares, which have steadily increased in value over the years. In addition to her L’Oral holdings, Meyers also has investments in other businesses, including the family-owned investment firm Tthys Invest.
