Early Life
Charlotte Colket Weber was born on November 19, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the granddaughter of John T. Dorrance, who invented the condensed soup formula and was instrumental in the success of Campbell Soup Company. Weber spent her childhood in Bryn Mawr and spent her junior year of high school in Switzerland. She later studied French and interior design at the Sorbonne in Paris.
Rise to Success
Weber's wealth stems from her inheritance from the Campbell Soup Company, where she served on the board of directors from 1990 until 2014. The company, founded in 1869, expanded to become a global food giant with a diverse product portfolio. The company's revenue for 2025 was $10.25 billion, a 6.4% increase from 2024. As of December 5, 2025, Campbell's market cap is $8.88B.
Key Business Strategies
Weber is actively involved in managing Live Oak Stud Farm, a 4,500-acre thoroughbred farm and cattle operation in Ocala, Florida. Additionally, she is a dedicated art collector and has supported the arts through donations and contributions. The family’s continued ownership of Campbell Soup stock has helped maintain her wealth.
Philanthropy
Charlotte Colket Weber is involved in several philanthropic initiatives. She has supported the Trinity-Pawling School, the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, and 1000 Friends of Florida. In 1988, she donated a collection of Chinese art worth $20 million to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she serves as an honorary trustee.
