Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Diana Jenkins, whose full name is Sanela Diana Jenkins, received $300 million net worth in divorce settlement from husband Roger Jenkins, after which she became one of the wealthiest women in the UK.
Famous television personality Diana Jenkins, 51, who also appeared in season 1 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, was married to British financier Roger Jenkins in 1999.
Roger Jenkins was reported as the highest-paid banker in London between 2005 and 2009 when he earned over $60 million in net worth while working for Barclays.
However, after his 2011 divorce from his wife, Diana Jenkins, he lost considerable money as he had to pay $300 million as the divorce settlement. After receiving that amount of money, Diana Jenkins quickly ranked as the wealthiest woman in the UK, after which people described their breakup as “the happiest divorce ever.“
Diana Jenkins invested her money in various businesses, after which she became a successful entrepreneur
Diana Jenkins wisely used the money she received from her divorce settlement, investing it in various businesses, making her one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the UK. She runs various business sectors, such as hotels, music, fashion, and more.
Further, Diana Jenkins always wanted to do something by herself and had a business mindset as she had started her startup before her relationship with the banker Roger Jenkins.
After graduation from the City University, London, she worked in various jobs, from where she accumulated enough money to launch her own jewelry store, from which she quickly received success.
Her success from her first business inspired her to open another business, for which she partnered with model Melissa Odabash and co-launched a swimwear line called Melissa Odabash.
Their swimwear line, famous for selling one-piece swimsuits, became extremely successful. Even high-profile celebrities started buying their products, including Kate Moss, Elle Macpherson, Heidi Klum, and many others.
Similarly, in 2009, Diana Jenkins established the Neuro line of functional beverages based in Sherman Oaks, California. She is currently the President and CEO of the following company.
Moreover, Jenkins has also contributed to the musical sector by launching a music label that represents D Empire Entertainment, which represents emerging and established artists.
After the rising success of her business, Diana Jenkins started investing in various brands, which continued increasing her net worth.
Further, as her net worth continued growing, she also started getting involved in philanthropic works, including donating $100,000 to Lion Air Flight 601 victims through the Sunela Foundation, founded in 2022.
Additional Information
- Born in 1973, Diana Jenkins did not have rich parents. Her father was an economist, and her mother was an accountant.
- Diana Jenkins is the eldest daughter of her parents. She had a brother named Irnis, who passed away at age 21.
- In February 2021, Diana Jenkins sold her $87 million worth of properties to WhatsApp founder Jan Koum, her next-door neighbor.
