| John Dorrance III | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 or 1944 (age 80–81) US |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Heir |
| Known for | Campbell's Soup heir |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Relatives | John Thompson Dorrance (grandfather) |
John Dorrance III (born 1943/1944) is an American-born Irish billionaire businessman and heir to Campbell's Soup. In November 1996, Dorrance sold his company shares worth $720 million. He is also known as "Ippy" Dorrance.
Early life
He is the son of John T. "Jack" Dorrance Jr. (1919–1989) and grandson of John Thompson Dorrance.
Career
As of September 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$2.6 billion.
Personal life
For 15 years he lived on a ranch in Wyoming before moving to Ireland, where he gained citizenship in 1995.
He is married with two children and lives in Dublin.
References
- ^ "Forbes profile: John Dorrance, III". Forbes. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "SOUP HEIR MORE LIQUID NOW". Washington Post. 2024-02-24. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- Warner, Susan (September 21, 1996). "Heir Sells 14 Percent Of Stake In Campbell John T. Dorrance 3d Was A Staunch Supporter Of Family Control. Now, He's Sold At Least $244 Million Worth Of Shares". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 13, 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.