American businessman Christopher Chandler has an estimated net worth of $1 billion as of March 2013 according to Forbes.

Chandler is the founder of Legatum Capital which is currently based in Dubai. Legatum Capital is a private, multibillion-dollar investment firm that invests in companies found in many developing countries. When he and his brother, Richard, split off in 2006, Christopher decided to invest on his own.

Originating from New Zealand, the Chandler brothers started their career by taking profits from the sale of the department stores owned by their parents. Eventually, they started investing in Hong Kong real estates. Eventually, the duo formed the Sovereign Global which is based in Monaco. The company specializes in transitioning various industries in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Russia.