Peter M. Brant

Peter M. Brant (born 1947) is an American industrialist, businessman and entrepreneur, worth an estimated $2.4 billion. He is also a major art collector, movie producer, and avid horseman. Brant is married to supermodel Stephanie Seymour. Brant's fortune came from the paper business he inherited and expanded, though he has made a name for himself as an art collector and benefactor and as a highly regarded polo player. The company was later renamed White Birch Paper Company. Brant owns White Birch Paper Company and Brant Publications, Inc. In February 2010, White Birch Paper restructured under Chapter 11 proceedings due to declining demand for newsprint. The company has not emerged from bankruptcy as of January 2012 and has closed its...