Pierre Castel
Pierre Castel | |
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Castel in 2019 | |
| Born | Jesus Sebastian Castel 17 October 1926 Berson, Gironde, France |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1947–present |
| Known for | Founder of Castel Group |
Pierre Jesus Sebastian Castel (born 17 October 1926) is a French billionaire businessman, best known as the founder of the Castel Group, one of Europe's largest wine producers and a major player in the global beverages industry. Under his leadership, the group expanded from a family-owned Bordeaux wine business into an international conglomerate active in wine, beer, and soft drinks, with a particularly strong presence in Africa and Europe.