Nicholas 'Nicky' F. Oppenheimer is a South African businessman, the billionaire heir and former Chairman of De Beers (diamonds) and Anglo American plc (mining). His colossal wealth is generational, tied to the industrial empire founded by his great-grandfather, Ernest Oppenheimer, in the early 20th century.

Oppenheimer holds a B.A. and M.A. in Literae Humaniores (Classics) from Christ Church, Oxford University. His career is defined by generational stewardship and executive leadership in the global diamond and resource sector. His structural role is tied to managing the family's assets, focusing on long-term asset hold and philanthropic commitment.

• De Beers (Former Chairman & Controlling Shareholder): The foundational source of his wealth, tied to the global diamond monopoly (sold his 40 percent stake to Anglo American for $5.1 billion in 2011).
• E Oppenheimer & Son (Former Chairman): The private investment holding company for the family's assets.
• Conservation Focus: He is a major conservationist (owning Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in South Africa) and funder of African wildlife preservation.
• Academic Background: He holds a B.A. and M.A. in Classics from Oxford University.

Nicky Oppenheimer's strategic leadership involved guiding De Beers through the end of its historic diamond monopoly and the challenges of the modern diamond market. He served as Chairman of De Beers (until 2011). His structural contribution is immense: maintaining the stability and profitability of the global diamond supply chain.

The pinnacle of his financial career was the $5.1 billion sale of the family's 40 percent stake in De Beers to Anglo American in 2011, securing his liquid capital. He subsequently focused on conservation (managing his vast Kalahari Reserve). His wealth is secured by the colossal liquid gains from the De Beers sale and the long-term appreciation of his diverse investment portfolio.

Nicky Oppenheimer's social impact is structural, stemming from De Beers' role as a massive employer and foundational supplier of diamonds globally. His profound philanthropic commitment is to African wildlife conservation and education (funding the Brenthurst Foundation). His ownership of the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve provides a major structural contribution to biodiversity and sustainable tourism in South Africa.

His structural contribution is tied to the successful generational transition and monetization of a critical global resource asset.

Nicky Oppenheimer maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global resource sector.

Residing in Johannesburg, South Africa, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, resource management, and conservation philanthropy.