The Marc Rich Group - Marc Rich

Marc Rich was born in Antwerp on December 18, 1934 as the only child of David Rich and Paula Rich-Wang.

Facing the prospects of religious persecution his family began moving when he was a small boy and settled for a while in Vichy, France, before immigrating to the United States in 1941. The family first moved to New York City and lived with a relative, then moved to Philadelphia, then to Kansas City and then returned to the New York City area, living in various neighbourhoods. As a result of the travels, Marc Rich attended a different school virtually every year through primary and secondary schools.

Very affected by his father, a talented businessman with an uncompromising work ethic and a knack for success in a variety of business ventures, Marc Rich spent much of his childhood helping his father in several of his companies.

The Marc Rich Group - Marc Rich