Burt Shavitz net worth: American beekeeper and businessman, an iconic founder of Burt’s Bees, Burt Shavitz had a net worth of $5 million.
Born on May 15, 1935, Ingram Berg Shavitz was one of the most notable personality in bee-keeping business. The iconic founder of Burt’s Bees, Shavitz grew up in New York and was an Army as well as a photographer who had his photographs feature for Time and Life magazines.
Having started the company in early 90s with Roxanne Quimby, his partnership grew so large that the company was worth in millions in no time. However, Quimby bought almost all the shares of Shavitz and sold 80% of shares for $173 million giving him only a part of the stakes, $4 million.
Burtz Bee’s was sold for $900 million in 2007 to Clorox, which also makes Shavitz one of the unluckiest businessman in the history in terms of money-making. However, this eco-hero who pioneered in the niche of bee-keeping lived a hermit life for over 15 years. No phone, electricity or running water, Shavitz spent his life in solitude and was a media-shy mystery.
His success of often considered as the wildest dreams and what more could fortunes mean for this person who has an abundantly bearded, logoed face peering in the company packaging.
Burt Shavitz died on July 5, 2015 in Bangor, Maine and left behind his net worth of $5 million.
Quick Facts about Burt Shavitz
Full Name: Ingram Berg Shavitz
Profession: Beekeper, Businessman
Ethnicity: American
Nationality: American
Date of Birth: May 15, 1935- July 5, 2015
Place of Birth: Manhattan, USA
