John Radziwill
John Radziwill
John Radziwill is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Oryx International Growth Fund Ltd and also holds directorships in Lionheart Partners Inc., Goldcrown Group Limited and Baltimore (Bermuda) Ltd.
In the early 1900s, the Radziwill family owned numerous properties in Poland and was closely connected to German princely dynasties.
Early Life and Education
Radziwill was born into a well-to-do family in New York. Her father, John Bouvier III, was an accomplished stockbroker who had a history of womanizing and alcoholism.
She relocated to New York in her early twenties and worked as an intern at ABC News, eventually leading to a distinguished career in television journalism. Along the way she met her first husband, film director and choreographer Herbert Ross; together they had two children.
Radziwill was an acclaimed fashionista who had a lasting impact on the style world for half a century. She was well-known on cocktail party and show circuits across London, Paris, and New York; additionally, Radziwill enjoyed an illustrious social life that belied her elegant taste.
Professional Career
Onassis’ younger sister Lee Radziwill passed away Friday at 85 years old. A petite brunette beauty, Lee was renowned for her fashion sense and unique sense of style.
Caroline Lee Bouvier was born on March 3, 1933 and better known by her middle name. She was married three times – to publishing executive Michael Canfield, Polish aristocrat Stas Radziwill and director Herb Ross.
She had two children, Anthony who passed away in 1999, and Anna Christina. Her ashes were scattered over the Atlantic ocean.
She was a successful actress, best known for her roles in Capote’s Laura and the television movie Laura which were critically acclaimed but well received by audiences. Later she worked as an interior designer and brand ambassador while serving as public relations executive for Giorgio Armani.
Achievements and Honors
Radziwill has been a renowned TV news personality for decades. Her stories have covered important events like the Gulf War and Afghanistan’s invasion, earning her numerous accolades in the process.
Radziwill was born Caroline Lee Bouvier on March 3, 1933 in Southampton, New York to stockbroker John Vernou Bouvier III and Janet Norton Lee.
Her parents divorced when she was a young girl. She and her sister Jackie attended the exclusive Miss Porter’s School, where both earned excellent grades.
She was married three times to publishing executive Michael Temple Canfield, Polish aristocrat and real estate developer Stanislas Radziwill (known as Stas), and director Herb Ross; they have two children together: Anthony and Christina.
Personal Life
John Radziwill is a renowned television executive and philanthropist, as well as chairman of GoodBulk Ltd. and C Transport Maritime S.A.M. He was previously the vice president of documentaries at HBO.
He holds directorships in Goldcrown Group Limited, Oryx International Growth Fund Limited and Fifth Street Capital (BVI) Ltd. Additionally, he is a member of The Baltic Exchange Ltd.
He was the son of Lee Radziwill, a socialite and actress who served as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ sister. Additionally, he had relations with JFK Jr. and Caroline Kennedy as well.
Net Worth
John Radziwill’s net worth as of 4 December 2014 is believed to be at least $654 thousand dollars. He owns over 5,000 units of Northern Lights Fund Trust IV stock valued at $422,075.
He is a well-known journalist, as well as serving as independent chairman of the board for Stonex Group Inc. Additionally, he actively trades INTL stock on a regular basis.
Throughout his professional career, he has earned recognition for producing award-winning documentary films on subjects such as abortion, gun control and landmines in Cambodia. For these works, he received three Emmys and a Peabody award.
His wife Carole Radziwill was an intimate friend of Carolyn Kennedy. Tragically, both she and her sister Lauren Bessette perished in an airplane crash over Martha’s Vineyard just four weeks before Radziwill became widowed.