8Manuel Jove – Net worth – $2.3 billion
With a net worth of $2.3 billion, Manuel Jove ranks on #8. Manuel Jove founded Fadesa Inmobiliaria, a company who turned into one of Spain’s leading property companies.
In September 2006, the billionaire sold his 55% stake to real estate group Martinsa for $3 billion.
Manuel Jove also owns an investment group called Inveravante, which has interests in private equity, renewable energy and residential and commercial development.
In 2012, Inveravante closed a deal with Hilton Worldwide to open 2 new Hiltons in Tangier.
And in 2013, the billionaire reduced his stake in Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, which is one of Spain’s largest banks, from 5.1% to 2.99%.
In his free time, Manuel Jove likes to collect artworks from the Spanish province of Galicia and enjoys woodworking.
