Billionaire Profile

Global Rank

#2343

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Francisco Jose Riberas Mera

CEO, Gestamp

Real-Time Net Worth

$1.6B

As of December 2025

Age

Source

Steel, autoparts

Industry

manufacturing

Citizenship

Biography

Francisco José Riberas Mera is a Spanish industrialist and billionaire, with an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion as of December 5, 2025. He is the Executive Chairman of Gestamp, a leading global automotive components manufacturer. His source of wealth stems from his involvement in steel and autoparts manufacturing. Riberas Mera's career began in the Gonvarri Group, eventually becoming the Director of Corporate Development and later CEO. In 1997, he founded Gestamp, where he has been instrumental in its global expansion and success. He holds a degree in Law and Economics and Business Administration from the University Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE E-3), Madrid.

Wealth Over Time

Portfolio Holdings

Gestamp

GEST.MC•manufacturing

CIE Automotive

In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Francisco José Riberas Mera was born in Madrid, Spain, on June 1, 1964. He graduated from the University Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE E-3), Madrid, with degrees in Law (1987) and Economics and Business Administration (1988).

Rise to Success

Riberas Mera began his professional career in the Gonvarri Group in 1989, working in Business Management. He later became the Director of Corporate Development and eventually the CEO of Gonvarri. In 1997, he founded Gestamp Automoción, where he currently serves as Executive Chairman. Under his leadership, Gestamp has grown into a global leader in the automotive industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of innovative metal components for major car manufacturers. The company went public in 2017.

Key Business Strategies

Riberas Mera has been the driving force behind Gestamp's global expansion, establishing a vast network of factories worldwide to serve major automakers directly. Key strategies include focusing on innovation, sustainability, and responsible business practices. His leadership has led Gestamp to operate in more than 20 countries and employ over 44,000 people.

Philanthropy

Riberas Mera and his family support education, culture, and community development initiatives through the Fundación Gestamp.

Career Milestones

1989

Business Management at Gonvarri Group

Began professional career at Gonvarri Group.

1997

Founder and Executive Chairman of Gestamp

Founded Gestamp and became Executive Chairman, shaping the company's growth.

2017

Gestamp listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange

Gestamp Automocion listed on the Madrid stock exchange.

Philanthropy & Social Impact

Community Development

Fundación Gestamp

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Supports education, culture, and community development initiatives.