The richest fortune in the Netherlands in October 2026 is the Brenninkmeijer family (C&A), which we estimate at roughly $20 billion, and the richest individual is Heineken heiress Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken at about $16 billion. This list ranks the 10 largest Dutch fortunes, individuals and families, by our own estimates built from company stakes and earnings. Families appear as one entry because the shares are not split publicly.
| Rank | Name | Net worth |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brenninkmeijer family (C&A, Cofra) | $20 billion |
| 2 | Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken | $16 billion |
| 3 | Van der Vorm family (HAL) | $11 billion |
| 4 | Remon Vos | $7.4 billion |
| 5 | Fentener van Vlissingen family (SHV) | $6 billion |
| 6 | Pon family | $5.5 billion |
| 7 | Kommer Damen | $3 billion |
| 8 | Arnout Schuijff | $2.5 billion |
| 9 | John de Mol | $2.4 billion |
| 10 | Joop van den Ende | $1.9 billion |
1. Brenninkmeijer family (C&A, Cofra): Net worth $20 billion
The brothers Clemens and August Brenninkmeijer opened a textile shop in 1841 that became C&A, and their descendants still own the business through Cofra Holding in Zug, Switzerland. Dozens of family members share it, and the group also holds the real estate manager Redevco, the private equity firm Bregal Investments (managing billions of euros) and the family asset manager Anthos.
The family publishes no accounts. We settle on roughly $20 billion, the middle of what the visible assets suggest, and flag it as an estimate.
2. Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken: Net worth $16 billion
Freddy Heineken’s only child reportedly holds a stake of roughly a quarter of the brewing group through Heineken Holding, which in turn owns just over half of Heineken N.V. She was born in 1954.
Our model prices her interest at current share prices, which puts it near $16 billion. The number moves every day the stock does.
3. Van der Vorm family (HAL): Net worth $11 billion
The family controls most of the shares of HAL, an investment company with large stakes in Vopak, SBM Offshore, Technip Energies and Safilo, plus the dredger Boskalis and the retailer Coolblue.
HAL’s equity is on the order of 14 to 15 billion euros, and the family’s large majority share of that comes to roughly $11 billion by our estimate.
4. Remon Vos: Net worth $7.4 billion
Vos founded CTP, a developer and owner of industrial and logistics property across Central and Eastern Europe, which is run from the Czech Republic and listed in Amsterdam.
His large stake in the listed company is the whole story, and published estimates put his wealth near $7.4 billion.
5. Fentener van Vlissingen family (SHV): Net worth $6 billion
SHV Holdings in Utrecht, owned by the Fentener van Vlissingen family, reports revenue on the order of 20 billion euros a year and operates in dozens of countries with tens of thousands of employees. Its businesses include SHV Energy, the heavy-lifting firm Mammoet, the animal nutrition company Nutreco and the wholesaler Makro in South America.
The family is entirely private and publishes no valuation, so $6 billion is an estimate drawn from the group’s earnings.
6. Pon family: Net worth $5.5 billion
Pon Holdings employs well over 10,000 people and posts revenue of around 10 billion euros a year. The family has imported Volkswagen cars into the Netherlands since 1947, and the business traces back to a repair shop opened in 1895. Its bicycle arm, including Gazelle and Cervélo, is a large business of its own.
We estimate family wealth at around $5.5 billion.
7. Kommer Damen: Net worth $3 billion
Damen Shipyards in Gorinchem was founded in 1927 by Jan and Marinus Damen, and Kommer took over in 1969. The group operates worldwide and employs more than ten thousand people.
We estimate the family fortune at around $3 billion. Published estimates vary widely, and a shipbuilder’s value moves with its order book.
8. Arnout Schuijff: Net worth $2.5 billion
Schuijff co-founded the payments company Adyen in 2006 with Pieter van der Does. Adyen listed in Amsterdam on June 13, 2018.
Our estimate comes from his share of the listed company at recent prices.
9. John de Mol: Net worth $2.4 billion
The man behind Big Brother and The Voice of Holland, which launched in 2010 before conquering other countries, de Mol was born in 1955. His company merged with Joop van den Ende’s in 1994 to form Endemol, which he sold to Telefónica in 2000.
His holding company Talpa now owns media and production businesses. We estimate his fortune at about $2.4 billion.
10. Joop van den Ende: Net worth $1.9 billion
Born in 1942, van den Ende co-created Endemol and personally bought its live entertainment arm in 1998, which became Stage Entertainment, a theater and musicals company active internationally.
That company carries most of the weight in our valuation, and we land at about $1.9 billion.
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Who is the richest person in the Netherlands?
Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken, with about $16 billion, is the richest individual in our ranking. The Brenninkmeijer family is bigger as a group at roughly $20 billion.
Who is the richest woman in the Netherlands?
Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken, whose Heineken stake is the source of her wealth.
Who is new on the list?
Remon Vos (CTP), the Fentener van Vlissingen family (SHV), the Pon family, Kommer Damen and Arnout Schuijff (Adyen) joined. Several earlier names dropped out.
Who is the richest self-made Dutch person?
On our estimates, Remon Vos, who founded the property developer CTP, at about $7.4 billion.
Why are some families listed instead of individuals?
Fortunes such as Brenninkmeijer, Van der Vorm, Fentener van Vlissingen and Pon sit in family holding companies, so a single owner’s share is not public.
How are these figures estimated?
We value stakes in listed companies at recent market prices and private family businesses from revenue, earnings and reported wealth. Figures are approximate.
How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
For this list we used the market value of listed holdings, company equity, revenue and earnings, and reported family wealth. Family fortunes are shown as a single figure for the group.
Last updated: October 2026.
