George Soros, 93, is helped into the sea for a swim, just months after billionaire hedge fund manager and philanthropist handed over the reins of his $25 billion empire to son Alex
- The hedge fund manager was spotted on holiday in Barbados
- He was seen being helped into the water by a group of younger men and led back to his lounge chair
- In June, Soros announced that his 38-year-old son, Alex, would take the helm of the family fortune
Philanthropist George Soros was spotted relaxing in Barbados, just months after ceding control of his $25 billion empire to his son Alex.
Soros, 93, waded into crystal clear waters on a beach in Bridgetown, the island’s capital, with the help of several younger men.
After the swim, the men helped him back to the beach, where he sat on a shady chair, out of reach of the bright sun.
In June, Soros handed over his empire to 38-year-old Alex, who vowed to use the family fortune to advocate for causes such as voter rights and gender equality.
The Hungarian-born billionaire had a net worth of approximately $6.7 billion as of October 2023, after building his impressive wealth by managing hedge funds.
His nonprofit network, the Open Society Foundations, sends about $1.5 billion annually to groups supporting human rights around the world. Alex was elected chairman in December 2023, replacing his father.
Over the years, Soros has thrown millions behind liberal prosecutors through outright donations or political action committees, which right-wing critics attribute to a breakdown of law and order in the United States.
Billionaire philanthropist George Soros, 93, was spotted on holiday in Bridgeport, Barbados
The prolific donor was helped into the water by a group of younger men
The 93-year-old was led across the beach to the calm waters
In June, Soros handed control of his $25 billion empire to his 38-year-old son Alex
The 93-year-old’s son has vowed to use the fortune to advocate for causes like abortion rights and gender equality
Alex has described himself as “more political” than his father and says he will broaden his father’s liberal aims
Soros was seen wading through the crystal clear waters with members of his entourage
The Hungarian-American financier had a net worth of approximately $6.7 billion as of October 2023
Soros built his staggering wealth as a hedge fund manager and has donated more than $32 billion to his grant network, the Open Society Foundations
The billionaire was helped back to his lounge chair after wading in the Caribbean Sea
The billionaire’s nonprofit organization, Open Society Foundation, donates approximately $1.5 billion annually to groups supporting human rights worldwide
He was removed from the chairman position in December 2023 after Alex was chosen to take his place
Soros relaxed on a towel-covered lounge, out of reach of the bright sun