Nicolas Puech is worth 9 to 10 billion Swiss francs, but since he is single and childless, he will rewrite his will to leave his fortune to the former gardener.
The 80-year-old, who is the fifth-generation heir and descendant of Hermès founder Thierry Hermès, is seeking to adopt his former employee in order to make him the beneficiary of the estate.
Nicolas, who is the main shareholder of Hermès, is eager to help the "modest Moroccan family" of his former employee. According to Bilan magazine, which annually ranks the 300 richest individuals in Switzerland, his fortune is estimated at 9 to 10 billion Swiss francs.
Puech, who resides in Valais, Switzerland, is said to have taken steps for the estate by seeking the help of legal experts to assist her in the adoption process. Adopting an adult in Switzerland is an unusual process, but not impossible.
Good luck to the gardener!
