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Maria Helena Moraes Scripilliti
Born
Maria Helena de Moraes

1930/1931 (age 94–95)
Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Occupation Co-owner, Votorantim Group
Spouse(s) Clovis Scripilliti (deceased)
Children 4
Parent(s) José Ermírio de Moraes (father)
Relatives Ermirio Pereira de Moraes (brother)
Antonio Ermirio de Moraes (brother)

Maria Helena Moraes Scripilliti was born in 1930 or 1931 in Brazil. She is a successful Brazilian businesswoman. She is one of the main owners of a very large company called Votorantim Group.

Her Early Life

Maria Helena was born with the name Maria Helena de Moraes. She was one of four children. Her father was José Ermírio de Moraes, who was also a very important person in business.

Building a Business Empire

After her father passed away in 2014, Maria Helena and her brother took over the Votorantim Group. This company is one of the biggest private businesses in Brazil. A "privately held" company means it is owned by a family or a small group of people, not by many shareholders on a stock market.

The Votorantim Group does many different things. It works in areas like cement, metals, and even orange juice! It's a huge company that helps build many things and provides important materials.

According to a magazine called Forbes, Maria Helena is a very wealthy person. In September 2020, her wealth was estimated to be around $1.7 billion. This shows how successful she has been in the business world.

Family and Personal Life

Maria Helena was married to Clovis Scripilliti. He also played a big part in the Votorantim Group. During the 1960s and 1970s, he helped the company grow a lot in the northeast part of Brazil.

Maria Helena and Clovis had four children together. One of their children, Clovis Ermírio de Moraes Scripilliti, is now a vice chairman at the Votorantim Group. This means he helps lead the company, continuing the family's work.

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