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Margaretta Taylor
United States 84 years old
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Media, automotive
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Residence
- Southampton, New York
- Education
- Finch College (Bachelor of Arts/Science)
- Children
- 2
Biography
Margaretta Taylor inherited an estimated 17% stake in communications, media and automotive conglomerate Cox Enterprises from her mother, Anne Cox Chambers.
Her grandfather, James M. Cox, founded what has become Cox Enterprises in 1898.
Her siblings, James Chambers and Katherine Rayner, also inherited an estimated 17% stake each in Cox Enterprises.
Margaretta's son, Alex Taylor, is CEO and chairman of Cox Enterprises, a $23.1 billion (in revenue) media and automotive company.
Her cousin, Jim Kennedy, is chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises.
About
Neither Margaretta nor her siblings or mother have ever had an active role in the company.
She focuses on philanthropy, giving to charities involved with conservation and education.