From shopping center tycoon to philanthropist fighting Alzheimer’s disease

In the magazine released on November 5th, forbes We have published a list that recognizes 100 richest people in Spain. As has been the case for 11 years, Amancio OrtegaA major shareholder in the Inditex Group, he tops the ranking with a net worth of 109.9 billion euros, followed by his daughter, who is also a shareholder in the company founded by her father. sandra ortega10 billion euros. And the Rafael del Pino Calvo-SoteloPresident of Ferrovial, €8 billion.

Murcia re-entered the rankings with the following figures: 4 murcians These are the people who already know what it means to be included on this list. In fact, one of them reached 6th place; One of the 10 richest Spaniards in this country.

Thomas Olivo

Born in Barsa Pintada (Fuente Alamo). Thomas Olivo It is the owner of General de Galerías Comerciales (GGC) and the second largest shareholder of Unicaja Banco. Last year, it was ranked 12th. forbes. As mentioned above, in 2025 he will be the sixth richest person in Spain, with a net worth of 4.6 billion euros, 1.9 billion euros more than in 2024.

Founded in 1995, General Galerías Comerciales is a Shopping center management “The commercial park developed by GENERAL DE GALERIAS COMERCIALES, SA represents a full-fledged economic locomotive that energizes the areas in which it operates. Home to over 1,100 commercial facilities “We generate thousands of direct and indirect jobs and welcome millions of visitors annually,” the company says on its website.

Two of the shopping centers managed by GGC are Mediterraneo Shopping Center in Almería and El Mirador de Hinamal Shopping Center in the Canary Islands. Furthermore, it is currently Shopping in Valdebebas The facility in Madrid is expected to be the largest in the community.

Juan Ignacio and Jose Esteban Conesa Alcaraz

Located within the ranking of the 100 richest people. 76. Juan Ignacio Conesa Alcaraz Assets amounted to 670 million euros, an increase of 20 million euros compared to the previous year. 87th place goes to his younger brother Jose Esteban Conesa Alcaraz.has assets of 590 million euros. Both are owners of Primafrio, a company specializing in road transport.

The magazine explains: In 2022 they sold 40% of the company to Apollo, an American fund. The 1,315.9 million euro business was carried out through his company Krone-Mur Servifrio SL.

his parents, Jose Conesa and Josefina Alcaraz; They founded Pakonsa in 1963.which also led to road transportation. In their case, it was transporting fruits and vegetables from that region to other parts of the peninsula. Currently, Prima Frio has distribution centers not only in Spain, but also in France and Portugal.

Gloria German Croutons

among them No. 92 Gloria Aleman Picatoste is a shareholder in GMP Property SOCIMI, a company focused on managing office and shopping center rental properties. magazine forbes place assets 500 million euros50 million more people than in 2024.

In addition to his role with GMP Property, Mr. Aleman is also known for the following activities: his altruistic side By supporting related causes to combat Alzheimer’s disease and various brain conditions. Furthermore, in 2003, Murcia’s favorite girlthe city where he was born. “It is also a recognition of all the people in the social fabric of this great city, the professionals, the volunteers and, of course, the families and people who fight every day to provide the best for their children and loved ones,” the businesswoman declared in a speech after winning the title.

In 2012, he was awarded the position of president of the company After the death of her husband Francisco Montoro. In 2017, the position was taken over by his son Francisco Montoro Alemán.

Other Murcians luckiest in the region

forbes The breakdown of Who has the most wealth in each autonomous community?. The following people appear in the Murcia region: