Biography
Regina Helena S. Velloso is a Brazilian heiress and businesswoman, deriving her wealth from her stake in the Votorantim Group, one of Brazil's largest and most diversified privately held industrial conglomerates. Her career has been shaped by her inherited position within the family's business, which has a significant presence in sectors like cement, metals, pulp, energy, and finance. Her grandfather bought a textile factory in Sao Paulo in 1918, which led to the creation of the Votorantim Group. As of 2024, her estimated net worth is $1.0 billion, securing her a spot on the Forbes list of billionaires.