Early Life
Charlotte Colket Weber was born on November 19, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the granddaughter of John T. Dorrance, who invented the condensed soup formula and founded the Campbell Soup Company. She attended the University of Paris, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree.
Rise to Success
Weber's wealth stems from her inheritance from the Campbell Soup empire. Her grandfather, John T. Dorrance, transformed the company into a global food giant. Weber served on the Campbell Soup Company's board of directors from 1990 until her retirement in November 2014.
Key Business Strategies
While not directly involved in the day-to-day operations of Campbell Soup in recent years, Weber's wealth is a result of the company's success. The Campbell Soup family holds a significant stake in the company. She is also the President and CEO of Live Oak Properties, which manages Live Oak Stud, a 4,500-acre thoroughbred farm and commercial cattle operation in Ocala, Florida.
Philanthropy
Weber is actively involved in philanthropy. She has donated to the Trinity-Pawling School, the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, and the 1000 Friends of Florida. The Live Oak Foundation supports women's and children's initiatives. In addition, she is a trustee at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and provided funding for the Charlotte C. Weber Galleries for the Arts of Ancient China. In 1988, she donated a collection of Chinese art worth $20 million to the museum.