Who is Renata Kellnerova?
Renata Kellnerova is the Czech billionaire who controls PPF Group, the country’s largest investment group, together with her three daughters. Forbes’ real-time list valued her and her family at $19.2 billion on 2 October 2026, 142nd in the world, and ranked her 131st on its March 2026 list 1. She is the widow of PPF founder Petr Kellner and is described by Forbes Czechia as the richest woman in the country 6.
How did Renata Kellnerova make her money?
She inherited it. Petr Kellner died in March 2021, aged 56, in a helicopter crash in Alaska during a heliskiing trip. Wikipedia reports that Renata became the beneficial owner controlling his 98.93% stake in PPF Group 13. PPF has interests in telecommunications, media, financial services and real estate, and Forbes values its assets at $44 billion 1.
Early life and background
She was born on 4 July 1967 and appears in early PPF records under her maiden name, Hacklova. From 1993 to 1997 she sat on the board of PPF moravskoslezsky investicni fond, a predecessor of PPF Group. The sources reviewed do not report her birthplace or education 3.
Her role at PPF
Since her husband’s death she and her three daughters have controlled the group, and Forbes values their holdings jointly 12. In November 2026 Forbes Czechia reported that she set out PPF’s direction in the group’s 2025 annual report 6. Read Renata Kellnerova’s companies.
Family and philanthropy
She was married to Petr Kellner. Wikipedia reports three daughters, and Forbes lists four children. She chairs The Kellner Family Foundation, founded in 2009, which focuses on education 13. See Renata Kellnerova’s family.
Renata Kellnerova net worth
Forbes put her at $19.2 billion in October 2026, about ₹1.8 lakh crore at ₹94 to the dollar, compared with $16.5 billion in April 2023 14. On Forbes’ Czech list of 6 May 2026 she ranked second in the country with about CZK 466 billion, behind Michal Strnad 2. See Renata Kellnerova net worth, our list of the wealthiest women in the world and our ranking of the top 50 richest people in the world.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Renata Kellnerova?
The widow of PPF founder Petr Kellner, who controls PPF Group with her three daughters.
What is Renata Kellnerova's net worth?
$19.2 billion on Forbes’ real-time list on 2 October 2026, about ₹1.8 lakh crore.