J. Darius Bikoff

J. Darius Bikoff
Born John Darius Bikoff
(1961-09-21) September 21, 1961
Queens, New York City, United States
Residence Upper East Side, Manhattan
Nationality American
Alma mater Colgate University
Occupation Founder and CEO, Energy Brands
Net worth Increase US$ 325 million
Spouse(s) Nanne Puritz
Children daughter and son
Parent(s) William Bikoff
Suzie Bikoff

John Darius Bikoff (born 21 September 1961 in Queens, New York[1]) is an American entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Energy Brands. He was born to an American father and an Iranian mother.[2] His father, William, was the owner of a real estate management company and was also a metals importer.[3]

In 2007, Bikoff sold Energy Brands to The Coca-Cola Company for $4.1 billion.[4] This deal earned Bikoff personally $325 million.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "J. Darius Bikoff Biography - life, family, childhood, children, name, school, young, son - Newsmakers Cumulation". Notablebiographies.com. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 24, 2011. Retrieved May 29, 2011.
  3. ↑ "J. Darius Bikoff Biography".
  4. ↑ The Independent. London http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/cocacola-buys-vitaminwater-maker-energy-brands-for-41bn-450478.html. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ↑ Newcomb, Peter. "America's 50 Richest Paydays | Politics". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2012-06-10.
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