The 2025 Forbes list of the world’s richest includes 3,428 billionaires, dominated by North Americans and Europeans. According to the Flash magazine website, the new addition is Maria Fernanda Amorim, 91 years old, who once again became the only Portuguese woman on the list and rose 99 positions, now occupying 498th place. This rise occurs at a time when the family maintains strategic stakes in Galp Energia through Amorim Energia.
Amorim Energia holds 36.7% of Galp, according to the same source, this being the family’s main asset. The publication adds that, at the beginning of 2025, Galp announced record profits of 1.15 billion euros, which represents growth of 20% compared to the previous year.
This financial performance has a direct impact on the family’s fortune. The same source says that the value of Maria Fernanda Amorim’s fortune is estimated at 7.6 billion dollars, equivalent to more than 6.5 billion euros, divided between her and her three daughters.
Daughters and business legacy
Paula Amorim, President of the Board of Directors of Galp Energia, is the most media-savvy of the three sisters. According to the same source, Marta Amorim is also a member of the Board of Directors and maintains a low profile, while Luísa Amorim dedicated herself to wine production and wine tourism.
The daughters’ experience follows the family’s business history. The magazine explains that the diversification of areas of activity demonstrates the continuity of Américo Amorim’s legacy and strategic management of family holdings.
Top do ranking global
The top of the list remains led by Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, with a fortune valued at 723 billion euros. According to the same source, other prominent Americans follow, including Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Google), Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta/Facebook) and Larry Ellison (Oracle).
In 7th place is Frenchman Bernard Arnault, from the LVMH group, which includes brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Tiffany & Co. The publication adds that Amancio Ortega, founder of Zara and richest man in Spain, occupies 10th place with 127 billion euros.
European context and Portuguese relevance
The presence of Maria Fernanda Amorim reinforces Portuguese representation in a ranking dominated by international fortunes. The same source cites that climbing 99 positions at the age of 91 is a remarkable feat, highlighting the longevity and strategic management of the Amorim family.
The ranking also allows you to compare companies and sectors. According to the same source, Galp’s results in 2025 and the appreciation of family participation largely explain Maria Fernanda Amorim’s rise in the ranking.
Heritage, legacy and observation
The Amorim family’s heritage combines participation in energy, winemaking and tourism. He writes that this diversification reflects succession planning and strategic expansion, ensuring that the fortune remains solid and growing.
The family’s trajectory and Maria Fernanda Amorim’s presence in the ranking illustrate business longevity and the importance of effective family management. The publication adds that the family’s international notoriety is reinforced by these indicators of wealth and global influence.
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