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Nicky Oppenheimer is a South African billionaire businessman, best known for his role in the diamond mining industry through the De Beers company. He is a prominent figure in the global business community.

Nicholas F. Oppenheimer was born on June 8, 1945, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is the son of Bridget (née McCall) and Harry Oppenheimer, who was one of the world's richest men at the time and a leading figure in the diamond industry.

Oppenheimer is married to Orcillia "Strilli" Lasch and they have one son, Jonathan Oppenheimer. The family is known for their philanthropic efforts, particularly in education and conservation.

Nicky Oppenheimer joined the family business and eventually became the chairman of De Beers, the world's largest diamond producer. Under his leadership, De Beers transitioned from a private to a public company and expanded its global presence.

One of Oppenheimer's significant achievements was orchestrating the sale of the family's 40% stake in De Beers to Anglo American for $5.1 billion, effectively ending the Oppenheimer family's control of the diamond empire after 85 years.

While the Oppenheimer family has faced scrutiny over their business practices in the diamond industry, Nicky Oppenheimer himself has largely managed to avoid major personal scandals.

Oppenheimer has donated significant sums to educational and environmental causes. He established the Brenthurst Foundation, which aims to strengthen Africa's economic performance, and the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust, which supports various social development initiatives.