The richest people in the world have a lot of money and a big impact on businesses, economies, and culture. According to the Real-Time Billionaires List, the top 15 billionaires show a mix of people from tech, luxury, finance, and commodities. These rich people are not just about money; they are also smart and innovative, shaping the world we live in.
Let’s take a closer look at each billionaire below.
1. Bernard Arnault & Family
With a net worth of $233 billion, Bernard Arnault is the chairman and CEO of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), the world’s largest luxury goods company. The French businessman’s empire includes over 70 brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hennessy, and Sephora. Arnault’s wealth comes primarily from his massive stake in Christian Dior SE, which controls a significant portion of LVMH.
2. Elon Musk
The CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk has a net worth of $195 billion. Musk is known for his ambitious goals of revolutionizing transportation both on Earth and in space. His other ventures include Neuralink and The Boring Company. Recently, Musk also acquired the social media platform Twitter.
3. Jeff Bezos
Founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos has a net worth of $194 billion. Amazon started as an online bookstore and has since expanded into a vast e-commerce platform. Bezos also owns Blue Origin, an aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company.
4. Mark Zuckerberg
As the co-founder and CEO of Facebook (now Meta Platforms), Mark Zuckerberg has a net worth of $177 billion. He started Facebook in 2004 while attending Harvard University and has grown it into a global social media giant.
5. Larry Ellison
Co-founder of Oracle Corporation, Larry Ellison has a net worth of $144 billion. Oracle is a multinational computer technology corporation best known for its focus on databases. Ellison has also invested in other business ventures and philanthropy.
6. Warren Buffett
Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time, with a net worth of $128.7 billion. He is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational conglomerate holding company.
7. Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates has a net worth of $123.1 billion. Since stepping down from Microsoft, Gates has focused more on global health and development, education, and climate change through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
8. Larry Page
Co-founder of Google, Larry Page has a net worth of $120.3 billion. Google, founded in 1998, has expanded far beyond its original search engine to include products like Android, Google Ads, and YouTube.
9. Steve Ballmer
Former CEO of Microsoft and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer has a net worth of $119.2 billion. He led Microsoft from 2000 to 2014 and has been active in philanthropy, particularly in education.
10. Sergey Brin
Another co-founder of Google, Sergey Brin has a net worth of $115.4 billion. Alongside Larry Page, Brin was instrumental in developing the Google search engine, which has become integral to the internet.
11. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers
As the granddaughter of the founder of L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics company, Bettencourt Meyers is the richest woman in the world with a net worth of $95.6 billion. She inherited her wealth from her mother, Liliane Bettencourt.
12. Mukesh Ambani
Chairman and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries, a conglomerate with interests in petrochemicals, refining, oil, telecommunications, and retail, Mukesh Ambani has a net worth of $87.8 billion.
13. Amancio Ortega
Founder of Inditex fashion group, best known for its global brand Zara, Amancio Ortega has a net worth of $85 billion. He is one of the wealthiest retailers in the world.
14. Zhong Shanshan
Known as the “Lone Wolf,” Zhong Shanshan is the chairman of Nongfu Spring, a major Chinese beverage company, and he also has significant pharmaceutical interests. His net worth is estimated at $60.5 billion.
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15. Gautam Adani
Founder of Adani Group, a multinational conglomerate involved in port development and operations in India, Gautam Adani has a net worth of $61.7 billion. His business interests include commodities, power generation, and real estate.
If you want to learn more about other billionaires in the world, visit the Real-Time Billionaires List.