Notable Newcomers of the Billionaires Club 2013

4. Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana
Net worth: $2 billion each
Country: Italy
Source: Dolce & Gabbana

Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana, owner of the famous lifestyle brand Dolce & Gabbana made their debut in the Billionaires club with a net worth of $2 billion each. The duo worked for the same fashion house in Milano in 1980 and later decided to start something of their own.

5. Michael Pieper
Net worth: $2 billion
Country: Switzerland
Source: Kitchen appliances

The next new joiner in the club is Michael Pieper, President, Artemis Group, which controls the Franke Group. The company is engaged in producing sinks, cooker hoods and cooking appliances and had reported sales worth $2.4 billion in 2011.

6. Isabel dos Santos
Net worth: $2 billion
Country: Angola
Source: Diversified

With a minimum estimated net worth of $2 billion, she commenced her first business at the age of 24 and is the richest woman in Africa.  She owns 25 percent stake in the Unitel which is considered as her most valuable asset.

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