Jeff Bezos And MacKenzie Bezos – $66 Billion:
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man with an estimated net worth of $137 billion, made headlines with his announcement of divorce from wife MacKenzie on Twitter. As they were married during the founding of Amazon, MacKenzie could be entitled to half of Jeff's Amazon-based fortune, an astounding $66 billion. The potential magnitude of this settlement raised questions about its impact on Jeff Bezos's control of the company, as he might need to sell or pledge shares to fund such a colossal settlement.
The Bezos divorce case showcases the unique challenges that can arise in divorces involving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and businesses, with implications not only for the individuals but also for the companies they lead.
