Larry Ellison - Net Worth of $101 Billion
The co-founder, former CEO, and
current CTO of Oracle Corporation, Larry Ellison is worth an estimated $101
billion, putting him at number 10 on our list. Much of Ellison's wealth comes
from his stake in Oracle, the multinational computer technology corporation he
co-founded back in 1977. Under his leadership, Oracle became the world's second
largest software company in terms of revenue. In recent years, Ellison has
focused on other business ventures and philanthropy. Some of his other
investments include electric vehicle company Lucid Motors and Hawaiian island
of Lanai.
Mukesh Ambani - Net Worth of $103 Billion
The chairman, managing director and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani is an Indian business magnate with a net worth of $103 billion. Reliance Industries is a Fortune Global 500 company and is India's most valuable company by market value. It operates in the energy, petrochemicals, textiles, natural resources, retail, and telecommunications sectors. Ambani also owns the Indian Premier League cricket team Mumbai Indians. He is considered one of the most influential business leaders in Asia.
Steve
Ballmer - Net Worth of $108 Billion
A former
CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer has a net worth of $108 billion, thanks to his
time spent leading one of the most valuable companies in the world. Ballmer
joined Microsoft in 1980 as the company's first business manager and eventually
became CEO in 2000, a position he held for 14 years. He left in 2014 holding
over 333 million Microsoft shares, making him one of its largest individual
shareholders. Since leaving Microsoft, Ballmer has focused on owning the NBA's
Los Angeles Clippers and various philanthropic ventures.
Larry
Page - Net Worth of $113 Billion
As one
of the co-founders of Google, Larry Page has accumulated a fortune of $113
billion. Along with Sergey Brin, Page founded Google in 1998 and served as CEO
until stepping down in 2019. He remains deeply involved as president of
Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. Under Page's leadership, Google became
the world's largest search engine and one of the most valuable brands globally.
His wealth stems primarily from his Google shares, though he also invests in
other tech companies and green energy startups through his investment firm Page
One Capital.
Sergey
Brin - Net Worth of $115 Billion
Like his
co-founder Larry Page, Sergey Brin's wealth of $115 billion comes from his role
in founding Google. As president of Alphabet Inc., Brin remains actively
involved in guiding the company. He and Page came up with the original idea for
Google while completing their Ph.D.s in computer science at Stanford
University. Their creation has grown to dominate search engine usage worldwide.
Brin also supports scientific and technological advances through his private
investments. He and Page are said to still own significant stakes in Alphabet.
Bill
Gates - Net Worth of $116 Billion
The
richest person in the world for many years, Bill Gates co-founded Microsoft in
1975 and served as its CEO until 2000. He focused the company on developing and
selling PC software like MS-DOS and Windows and in the process built Microsoft
into the global giant it is today. Gates stepped down as CEO in 2000 but
remained chairman and chief software architect. Though he left his daily work
with Microsoft, Gates maintained his stake in the company and continues to hold
large numbers of shares. He now devotes much of his time to philanthropic
causes through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Bernard
Arnault - Net Worth of $158 Billion
The
chairman and CEO of luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis
Vuitton SE, Bernard Arnault has a net worth of $158 billion, making him the
richest person in Europe. LVMH comprises over 70 luxury brands including Louis
Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, and Sephora. Under Arnault's leadership, LVMH has
expanded aggressively through acquisitions to become the world's largest maker
of luxury items. Arnault also owns a significant real estate portfolio in Paris
and elsewhere. He holds France's second-largest fortune and is one of the
country's most influential businessmen.
Gautam Adani - Net Worth of $168
Billion
The
chairman of Adani Group, Gautam Adani, has become the third richest person in
the world with a net worth of $168 billion. Based in India, Adani Group is a
multinational conglomerate involved in port operations, resources, power
generation and transmission, real estate and defence. Some of its major
businesses include India's largest multi-port operator, the country's largest
private thermal power producer, and India's largest solar power player. Over
the past decade, Adani has rapidly expanded his empire through acquisitions and
strategic investments across sectors.
Elon
Musk - Net Worth of $270 Billion
As the
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk is the richest person in the world for a
period of time in 2022 with a net worth reaching $270 billion. Tesla, which he
co-founded in 2003, is the world's most valuable automaker and has helped drive
the global shift towards electric vehicles. Meanwhile, SpaceX has achieved
significant milestones like becoming the first private company to launch
astronauts into orbit. Musk also leads brain-chip startup Neuralink and
infrastructure firm The Boring Company. Time named him Person of the Year in
2021, reflecting his growing influence in multiple industries.
Jeff
Bezos - Net Worth of $185 Billion
Finally,
the richest person in the world is Jeff Bezos with a net worth of $185 billion
as of 2023. Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 and grew it into the world's largest
online retailer and cloud computing platform Amazon Web Services. He was the
CEO of Amazon until stepping down in 2021 to focus on other projects. Bezos
also owns aerospace manufacturer Blue Origin and media properties like The
Washington Post. Despite relinquishing the CEO role, he remains involved as
executive chair of Amazon's board. His wealth comes primarily from his 10.6%
stake in Amazon shares, making him one of the richest people in modern history.
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