Rodney Sacks

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Rodney Sacks
Born1949or1950(age 75–76) [1]
South Africa
Alma mater University of the Witwatersrand
Occupation(s)Chairman and CEO, Monster Beverage
Relatives Ze'ev Bielski (brother-in-law)
Adi Bielski (niece)
Leslie Sacks (brother)

Rodney Cyril Sacks (born 1949or1950) [1] is a South African billionaire businessman, chairman, and CEO of Monster Beverage since 1990.

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Early life

Rodney Cyril Sacks [2] was born into a Lithuanian-Jewish family, he grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. His brother was art collector Leslie Sacks. [3] He was educated at University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and graduated with a law degree as well as a postgraduate higher diploma in tax law. [4]

Career

Sacks worked as a lawyer in South Africa, and was the youngest person to be made a partner of Werksmans, the country's largest corporate law firm. [4] In August 1989, Sacks emigrated to California with his family, having spent nearly 20 years with Werksmans and rising to become a senior partner. [4]

In 1990, a consortium led by Sacks and his fellow South African, Hilton Schlosberg, acquired Hansen Natural Corporation, which in 1992 acquired Hansen's Natural Soda and Apple Juice for $14.5 million. Since 1990, Sacks has been chairman and CEO of Hansen Natural Corporation, which changed its name to Monster Beverage Corporation in 2012. [4] In June 2025, Sacks and Schlosberg acquired Thrifty Ice Cream through their holding company Hilton Holdings. [5]

Personal life

Sacks and his family emigrated from South Africa to California in 1989. [4] His sister Caron Sacks is married to Israeli politician Ze'ev Bielski, [6] [7] and is the mother of actress Adi Bielski.

References

  1. 1 2 "Profile: Rodney Sacks". Forbes . Retrieved 2018-08-31.
  2. ↑ White, Ronald D. (29 June 2014). "A thirst for energy drinks is juicing Monster Beverage's sales". LA Times. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  3. ↑ One Long House: Wolfe Sacks Archived 2015-05-01 at the Wayback Machine retrieved April 29, 2015
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Rodney Sacks Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Monster Beverage Corporation". Beverageforum.com. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  5. ↑ Powel, James; Khan, Melina (July 1, 2025). "Thrifty Ice Cream buyer found as Rite Aid closings pass 1,000 stores". USA Today . Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  6. ↑ Cashman, Greer Fay (August 25, 2009). "Grapevine: US politicians flock to visit - Sculpture garden dedicated at Ariel University Center, and youth essay contest launched". Jerusalem Post . The garden was donated by Bielski's brother-in-law Leslie Sacks of Los Angeles in memory of his father Wolfe (Harry) Zev Sacks. Leslie Sacks, his mother, sister Caron and other family members...
  7. ↑ One Long House: Wolfe Sacks Archived 2015-05-01 at the Wayback Machine retrieved April 29, 2015
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