Hilton Schlosberg
Hilton Schlosberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 or 1953 (age 72–73)[1] South Africa |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Occupations | President and COO, Monster Beverage |
| Spouse | Michelle Schlosberg |
Hilton Hiller Schlosberg (born 1952/1953) is a South African-born British billionaire businessman. He has been the chief executive officer of Monster Beverage since June 2025 and the vice chairman and president since 1990.[2]
Early life
Schlosberg was born in South Africa and was educated at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.[3]
Career
In 1990, a consortium led by Schlosberg and his fellow South African, Rodney Sacks, acquired Hansen Natural Corporation, which in 1992 acquired Hansen’s Natural Soda and Apple Juice for $14.5 million. Since 1990, Schlosberg has been President and COO of Hansen Natural Corporation, which changed its name to Monster Beverage Corporation in 2012.[4] Schlosberg has been Chief Financial Officer of the Company since July 1996, Member of the Executive Committee since October 1992, and Vice Chairman, Secretary and a Director of MEC from July 1992 to the present.
In June 2025, Schlosberg and Sacks acquired Thrifty Ice Cream through their company Hilton Holdings.[5]
Personal life
He is married to Michelle Schlosberg.[6][7]
In May 2025, the Sunday Times Rich List estimated his net worth to be £5,457 billion.[8]
References
- ^ "Forbes profile: Hilton Schlosberg". Forbes. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "Monster Beverage founder to step down as co-CEO | Food Dive". www.fooddive.com. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Dr. Roy Jackson Connects With Prominent President of Hugely Successful Health Beverage Corporation "Hansen Natural"". Romich Real Estate. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "Rodney Sacks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Monster Beverage Corporation". Beverageforum.com. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ Powel, James; Khan, Melina (July 1, 2025). "Thrifty Ice Cream buyer found as Rite Aid closings pass 1,000 stores". USA Today. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ "Camping out at Crystal Cove – Crystal Cove Conservancy". crystalcove.org. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ Hayward, Stephen (18 April 2015). "UK billionaire makes Monster fortune selling energy drink banned in some schools". mirror.co.uk. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ Watts, Robert (2025-05-16). "The Sunday Times Rich List 2025 revealed". www.thetimes.com. Retrieved 2025-05-16.