G eorg von Opel is a German-Swiss billionaire and an heir to the Opel automobile dynasty. He is the great-grandson of Adam Opel, the founder of the German car company. The family sold their stake in the auto business to General Motors in the 1920s, creating a massive fortune that has been passed down and managed through the generations. Georg inherited his share of this vast family wealth.

He has since focused on growing and managing his fortune through his family office and investment firm, Athos. He has become a highly successful investor in his own right, with a diversified global portfolio that includes significant holdings in real estate and private equity. He is also a major investor in renewable energy and green technology. He is a prominent philanthropist, particularly in the area of education, and has made major donations to his alma mater, the London Business School.