Age: 56

Fortune: inherited and growing

Source: construction

Net Worth: $5.6 bil

Country Of Citizenship: Spain

Residence: Barcelona , Spain, Europe & Russia

Industry: Engineering/Construction

Marital Status: married, 3 children

Education:

With younger sister ,Alicia, inherited Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas from late father. The two ran the company jointly from 1989 to 1997; Esther then bought out her sister for $800 million. Now owns 38% of $9 billion (sales) group; sits on its supervisory board. A member of Spanish nobility herself, she is married to Fernando Falcó, Marqués de Cubas, scion of an old Spanish family. Apparently loves ballet and classical music.

by forbes