He is the chairman of the board of directors of the company and has been since 1997.
Alberto Benavides is a Peruvian engineer and entrepreneur who has amassed a net worth of $2 billion. His wealth is largely attributed to his 27% stake in Compania de Minas Buenaventura, a publicly traded Peruvian miner. Benavides has been the chairman of the board of directors of the company since 1997.
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💰 Net worth: $2 Billion (2024)
Alberto Benavides, known as one of the richest billionaires in Peru, has an estimated net worth of $2 billion as of 2024. As a prominent businessman and influential figure, Benavides has successfully built his wealth through his involvement in various ventures and industries. He is particularly renowned for his contributions to the mining sector, having founded Compañía de Minas Buenaventura, one of the largest mining companies in Peru. Throughout his career, Benavides has demonstrated outstanding business acumen and leadership skills, solidifying his position as one of Peru's wealthiest individuals.
Being the son of Alberto Benavides Diez-Canseco, a former Lima mayor, he first started working as General Manager of Buenaventura and then he took over the CEO position of the prestigious company. Being one of the few Peruvian mining companies listed on the Stock Exchange of New York, the firm is one of Peru's largest gold and silver producers with a market capitalization that exceeds $7 billion. Even though Alberto Benavides no longer sits on the board, he still holds voting control over the family's shares, according to Buenaventura's financial documents. His two sons now hold controlling positions in the company, with Roque being its CEO and Raul sitting on the board of directors.
