Alexander Soros to Take Over Father’s $25 Billion Empire, Continuing George Soros’ Legacy of Philanthropy and Activism

Billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros is passing the torch of his $25 billion empire to his 37-year-old son, Alexander Soros. The Wall Street Journal published an exclusive interview with Alexander on Sunday, in which he revealed that he is “more political” than his 92-year-old father.

George Soros’ business holdings include his nonprofit Open Society Foundations, which is active in more than 120 countries and funnels about $1.5 billion annually to groups that back human rights and promote the growth of democracies around the world. The elder Soros has been a target of right-wing criticism for his backing of liberal causes such as reducing racial bias in the justice system.

Alexander Soros, who goes by Alex, is the deputy chairman of the Open Society Foundations and has been involved in the organization since 2007. He is also the founder and chairman of the Alexander Soros Foundation, which focuses on environmental and social justice causes.

In the interview, Alex said he is “very proud” of his father’s accomplishments and is looking forward to taking on a larger role in the Open Society Foundations. He also said he is “very conscious” of the responsibility that comes with taking over his father’s legacy and that he is “committed to carrying it forward.”

George Soros has been a major donor to progressive causes and candidates in the United States and around the world. With Alexander now at the helm of his empire, it is likely that the younger Soros will continue his father’s legacy of philanthropy and activism.