Iris Fontbona

Iris Fontbona
Iris Fontbona is the widow of a Croatian-born billionaire Andronico Luksic, who died of cancer in 2005 and left all of his wealth to her and his three sons – Jean Paul, Andronico and Guillermo Luksic. They live in Chile and their largest holding is in their controlling stake in Antofagasta, one of the world’s biggest (and lowest-cost) copper mines.

Iris Fontbona has net worth of $12.7 billion and she is the wealthiest Chilean woman. She and the children hold the majority stake in Quinesco, a consumer packaging and beverage maker. Also, they have interests in Banco de Chile, as well as many businesses in port services, transportation, energy, etc.
As for her charitable activities, it is known that in December 2011, Iris donated $3 million to help Chileans with disabilities. That is around 0.017% of the family’s wealth.
Iris was Andronico Luksic’s second wife. They got married in 1961 and they had two daughters and a son Jean Paul, who is now the chairman of Antofagasta. She does not like to talk to the press and lives a quiet life.