A Quiet Man

Incoming Editorial Team·Verified October 11, 2026

An intimate portrait of Romain Zaleski, an industrialist, philanthropist, and art collector who for years has flown under the radar. He left home with practically nothing but today, he is France’s fourth richest person with a net worth estimated at several billion euros. The fascinating and twisted paths that led Zaleski to acquire his remarkable fortune ran through Poland, France, and Italy.