Anne Cox Chambers

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Anne Cox Chambers Wiki Biography

Anne Beau Cox Chambers is a Dayton, Ohio-born American proprietor in the media who owns Cox Enterprises, a privately-held media empire. Born on 1 December 1919, Anne is the daughter of James M. Cox, a democratic presidential nominee in 1920 as well as a newspaper publisher. Anne is one of the richest people in America and has been operating businesses through Cox Enterprises.

A highly regarded business personality who has managed to become the wealthiest person in Georgia, one may wonder how much is Anne’s net worth at the present? As of early 2016, Anne counts her wealth at $17 billion as stated by Forbes magazine. Her involvement in the media sector of America is the main source of Anne’s riches, as she holds a private media empire consisting of television and radio stations, newspapers and more, these having yielded billions of dollars to her over the years.

Raised in Dayton, Ohio Anne attended Finch College. She started her career as she gained her controlling interest in her father’s company upon her brother’s death in 1974, with her sister Barbara given control of the family business. Anne initially became the chairwoman of Atlanta Newspaper. Later, her sister’s son, James Cox Kennedy became the chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises and since then, she has been a close advisor for the daily operation of the company. Obviously, this was the beginning for Anne’s ever-rising wealth.

During her career, Anne has served as an executive in several organizations. She was a director on the board for the Coca-Cola Company in the 80s and also served as a director for Fulton National Bank. She was the first woman in Atlanta to have served on the board of Atlanta’s chamber of commerce. At the present, Anne is the director of Cox Enterprises and is a chairperson at Atlanta Newspaper. All of these posts have always been significant in adding millions and billions of dollars to Anne’s account.

Apart from business, Anne takes an interest in politics and philanthropy. Her political interest was recognized by then president Jimmy Carter and she was sent to Belgium in 1977 as the United States Ambassador, serving at her office until 1981 when she returned to America and continued her family business. Since Anne’s sister, Barbara Cox died in 2007, Anne has been the primary owner of Cox enterprises and now lives as a multi-billionaire.

Along with being interested in politics and business, Anne is also noted for her philanthropic activities. She has already served as a board member in Atlanta Botanical Garden, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Whitney Museum among others. Given her contributions to art and American culture, she was honored by the High Museum of Art in 2005 as it named one of the museum’s wings in her name.

As for her personal life, this 96 years old businesswoman was married twice although both her marriages ended in divorce eventually. She has two children from her first marriage with Louis G. Johnson, and a son from her second marriage with Robert William Chambers. For now, she is enjoying her career as a successful businesswoman while her present net worth of $17 billion has been complementing her life.

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Anne Cox Chambers Quick Info

Net Worth $17 Billion
Date Of Birth December 1, 1919
Place Of Birth Dayton, Ohio, United States
Profession Media proprietor, Diplomat
Nationality United States of America
Spouse Robert William Chambers (m. 1955), Louis G. Johnson
Children Katharine Anne Johnson, James Cox Chambers, Margaretta Johnson Taylor
Parents James M. Cox, Margaretta P. Blair
Siblings Barbara Cox Anthony, John W. Cox, James M. Cox Jr.