Austen S. Cargill II

Austen Stowell Cargill II (born 1951) is an American billionaire heir, businessman and rancher.

Biography

Early life Austen Stowell Cargill II was born in 1951. He is the great-grandson of William Wallace Cargill, the founder of Cargill. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Minnesota. He went on to earn a doctorate from Oregon State University.

Career He joined Cargill as a marine biologist and joined its board of directors in 1995. He later served as a vice president until 2001.

Personal life In 2001, he bought the North Ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana, close to Antelope Butte. He lives in Livingston, Montana. He is divorced, and has two children.