PROFILES

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Abigail Johnson

ABIGAIL JOHNSON

Abigail Pierrepont Johnson, born in December 1961, is the chairman and CEO of Fidelity Investments, one of the largest asset management firms globally, and also the chairman of its sister company, Fidelity International.

Alexey Mordashov

ALEXEY MORDASHOV

Alexey Mordashov is a prominent Russian businessman and billionaire who has played a significant role in the global steel industry. Born on September 26, 1965, in Cherepovets, Russia, Mordashov grew up in a working-class family, with his father being a steel mill worker.

Alice Walton

ALICE WALTON

Alice Walton, born on October 7, 1949, is the daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton and the only daughter among his children. As of 2024, she is one of the wealthiest women in the world, with a net worth estimated at around $88.9 billion.

Andrey Melnichenko

ANDREY MELNICHENKO

Andrey Melnichenko is a Russian-born industrialist and billionaire, who has made his fortune primarily through investments in energy and fertilizers.

Bernard Arnault

BERNARD ARNAULT

Bernard Arnault, the CEO and Chairman of LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton), is one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in the world of luxury goods. Born on March 5, 1949, in Roubaix, France, Arnault grew up in a family of industrialists.

Bill Gates

BILL GATES

ABill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and a prominent philanthropist, was born on October 28, 1955, in Seattle, Washington. Gates demonstrated an early interest in technology and programming, which led him to develop his first software program at just 13 years old.

Carlos Slim Helu

CARLOS SLIM HELU

Carlos Slim Helú, born on January 28, 1940, in Mexico City, is a renowned Mexican businessman, investor, and philanthropist, best known for his position as one of the richest individuals globally. Of Lebanese descent, Slim’s family emigrated to Mexico in the early 20th century.

Changpeng Zhao

CHANGPENG ZHAO

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as “CZ,” is the founder and CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Born in Jiangsu, China, in 1977, Zhao moved to Canada with his family when he was young.

Charles Koch

CHARLES KOCH

Charles Koch is an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist, best known for his leadership of Koch Industries, one of the largest privately held companies in the world. Born on November 1, 1935, in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is the eldest son of Fred C. Koch, who founded the company in 1940 as an oil refining business.

Dan Gilbert

DAN GILBERT

Dan Gilbert, born on January 17, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan, is a prominent American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder of Quicken Loans, the majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and a key figure in the revitalization of Detroit.

David Tepper

DAVID TEPPER

David Tepper is a prominent American billionaire investor, hedge fund manager, and sports team owner, best known for his ownership of the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League (NFL). Born on September 11, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tepper grew up in a modest environment, which significantly influenced his later views on finance and investment.

Eduardo Saverin

EDUARDO SAVERIN

Eduardo Saverin, born on March 19, 1982, in São Paulo, Brazil, is a Brazilian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist best known as one of the co-founders of Facebook. He played a crucial role in the early development of the social media giant, significantly contributing to its initial success. Saverin’s journey from a young immigrant in the United States to a billionaire investor illustrates the potential of innovation and strategic thinking in the tech industry.

Elon Musk

ELON MUSK

Elon Musk, born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, is a renowned entrepreneur and businessman known for his revolutionary impact on multiple industries, including electric vehicles, space exploration, and renewable energy. From an early age, Musk displayed an aptitude for technology and innovation, teaching himself computer programming at the age of 12. His early passion for technology laid the foundation for his future endeavors.

Eric Schmidt

ERIC SCHMIDT

Eric Schmidt, born on April 27, 1955, in Falls Church, Virginia, is a prominent American software engineer, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best known for his role as the CEO of Google, where he served from 2001 to 2011 and later as the executive chairman until 2018. Schmidt’s leadership significantly shaped Google into one of the most influential technology companies in the world.

Eyal Ofer

EYAL OFER

Eyal Ofer, born on June 12, 1950, in Haifa, Israel, is a prominent businessman and billionaire investor known for his extensive investments in shipping, real estate, and various other sectors. He is the son of Sammy Ofer, a renowned shipping magnate who founded the Ofer Group, which significantly shaped the shipping industry globally. Eyal Ofer’s career and success reflect both his inheritance and his own entrepreneurial spirit.

François Pinault

FRANÇOIS PINAULT

François Pinault, born on August 21, 1936, in Les Champs-Géraux, Brittany, France, is a billionaire businessman, art collector, and the founder of the luxury conglomerate Kering. Raised in a modest, rural family, Pinault left school at 16 to work in the family’s timber business. In 1963, he founded his own timber trading company, which grew rapidly and expanded into various sectors.

Gautam Adani

GAUTAM ADANI

Gautam Adani, born on June 24, 1962, in Ahmedabad, India, is one of the wealthiest and most influential businessmen in the world. He is the founder and chairman of the Adani Group, a sprawling conglomerate with interests in diverse sectors such as infrastructure, power generation, real estate, logistics, and natural resources.

Gennady Timchenko

GENNADY TIMCHENKO

Gennady Timchenko, born on November 9, 1952, in Leninakan (now Gyumri), Armenia, is a Russian billionaire businessman with vast interests in energy, infrastructure, and investment sectors. He is the co-founder of Gunvor Group, a leading global energy trading firm, and a major stakeholder in Novatek and Sibur, two of Russia’s largest companies in the natural gas and petrochemical industries, respectively.

Gina Rinehart

GINA RINEHART

Gina Rinehart, born on February 9, 1954, in Perth, Western Australia, is one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential businesswomen. As the Executive Chairman of Hancock Prospecting, the company her father, Lang Hancock, founded, Rinehart transformed the family business into a global mining powerhouse, particularly known for its success in the iron ore sector.

Jack Ma

JACK MA

Jack Ma, born Ma Yun on September 10, 1964, in Hangzhou, China, is one of the most successful and influential entrepreneurs in the world. He is best known as the co-founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba Group, a multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, technology, and retail. Ma’s journey from an English teacher to a global business icon is a story of determination, vision, and innovation.

Jeff Bezos

JEFF BEZOS

Jeff Bezos, born Jeffrey Preston Jorgensen on January 12, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the founder and former CEO of Amazon, one of the world’s largest and most influential e-commerce and cloud computing companies. As of 2023, he is one of the richest individuals in the world, with a net worth exceeding $150 billion. His visionary leadership and innovations in technology, retail, and space exploration have made him one of the most influential business figures of the 21st century.

Jensen Huang

JENSEN HUANG

Jensen Huang, born Jen-Hsun Huang on February 17, 1963, in Tainan, Taiwan, is the co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA Corporation, a pioneering company in graphics processing units (GPUs) and artificial intelligence (AI). Huang’s visionary leadership has transformed NVIDIA from a niche graphics card company into a dominant force in the tech industry, particularly in areas such as gaming, data centers, and AI technologies.

Jim Simons

JIM SIMONS

Jim Simons, born on April 25, 1938, in Brookline, Massachusetts, is a prominent mathematician, hedge fund manager, and philanthropist. He is best known for founding Renaissance Technologies, a quantitative hedge fund that has achieved unprecedented success by using mathematical models to analyze and predict financial markets. As of 2023, Simons is one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, with a net worth estimated to be over $30 billion, according to Forbes.

Jim Walton

JIM WALTON

Jim Walton, born James Carr Walton on June 7, 1948, is the youngest son of Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, the world’s largest retailer. As a member of the Walton family, Jim Walton has played a significant role in maintaining the legacy and success of Walmart, while also building his own influence in business, banking, and philanthropy. As of 2023, Jim Walton is one of the wealthiest people in the world, with a net worth estimated at over $65 billion.

Julia Koch

JULIA KOCH

Julia Koch, born Julia Flesher in 1962, is an American businesswoman, philanthropist, and one of the richest women in the world. She became a prominent figure after inheriting a significant share of Koch Industries, the second-largest privately owned company in the U.S., following the death of her husband, David Koch, in 2019. As of 2023, Julia Koch’s net worth is estimated at over $60 billion, placing her among the wealthiest individuals globally.

Kenneth Griffin

KENNETH GRIFFIN

Kenneth C. Griffin, born on October 15, 1968, is an American billionaire hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is best known as the founder and CEO of Citadel LLC, one of the world’s most successful hedge funds, and Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker. As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be around $35 billion, placing him among the wealthiest individuals in the world.

Larry Ellison

LARRY ELLISON

Larry Ellison, born on August 17, 1944, in New York City, is a billionaire entrepreneur, co-founder, and former CEO of Oracle Corporation, one of the world’s largest software and cloud computing companies. As of 2023, Ellison’s net worth is estimated at over $120 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in the world. Known for his larger-than-life personality and visionary leadership, Ellison has been a dominant figure in the technology industry for decades.

Larry Page

LARRY PAGE

Larry Page, born on March 26, 1973, in East Lansing, Michigan, is an American computer scientist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Google, the world’s largest search engine and one of the most influential technology companies. As of 2023, his net worth is estimated at over $100 billion, placing him among the world’s richest individuals. Page’s innovative vision for how people interact with information online has revolutionized the internet and reshaped the global economy.

Lee Shau Kee

LEE SHAU KEE

Lee Shau Kee, born on January 29, 1928, in Shunde, Guangdong, China, is a prominent Hong Kong real estate tycoon and billionaire. He is the founder of Henderson Land Development, one of the largest property developers in Hong Kong, and has been a key figure in shaping the city’s property landscape. As of 2023, Lee’s estimated net worth is over $30 billion, making him one of the richest individuals in Asia.

Len Blavatnik

LEN BLAVATNIK

Len Blavatnik, born Leonard Valentinovich Blavatnik on June 14, 1957, in Odessa, then part of the Soviet Union (now Ukraine), is a British-American businessman, philanthropist, and investor. He is the founder and chairman of Access Industries, a privately held industrial group with diversified investments across sectors such as natural resources, media, telecommunications, technology, and real estate.

Leonid Mikhelson

LEONID MIKHELSON

Leonid Mikhelson, born on August 11, 1955, in Kaspiysk, Dagestan, Russia, is a Russian billionaire and industrialist best known as the CEO, chairman, and major shareholder of Novatek, one of Russia’s largest natural gas producers. With a fortune that has placed him among the richest individuals in Russia and globally, Mikhelson is also a key figure in the energy and petrochemical industries. As of 2023, his net worth is estimated at over $30 billion.

Li Ka-shing

LEN BLAVATNIK

Li Ka-shing is a prominent Hong Kong entrepreneur and philanthropist who rose from humble beginnings to become one of Asia’s most influential business magnates. Born on July 29, 1928, in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China, Li’s early life was marked by hardship. His family fled to Hong Kong to escape political instability in China, and following his father’s death, Li left school at the age of 15 to support his family. He took a job in a plastics trading company, quickly demonstrating a talent for business.

Mark Zuckerberg

MARK ZUCKERBERG

Mark Zuckerberg, born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York, is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, Inc. He is one of the most influential figures in the tech world and a key player in the development of social media. With a net worth of approximately $100 billion as of 2023, Zuckerberg ranks among the world’s wealthiest individuals.

Masayoshi Son

MASAYOSHI SON

Masayoshi Son, born on August 11, 1957, in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese entrepreneur and investor best known as the founder and CEO of SoftBank Group Corp., one of the world’s largest technology and investment conglomerates. With a reputation for making bold and transformative investments, Son has been instrumental in shaping the tech landscape globally.

Michael Dell

MICHAEL DELL

Michael Dell, born on February 23, 1965, in Houston, Texas, is a prominent American entrepreneur and philanthropist best known as the founder, chairman, and CEO of Dell Technologies. Under his leadership, Dell transformed from a small startup into one of the largest technology companies in the world. As of 2023, he has an estimated net worth of approximately $51 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals globally.

Mike Bloomberg

MIKE BLOOMBERG

Michael Bloomberg, born February 14, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts, is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former mayor of New York City. He is best known as the co-founder and majority owner of Bloomberg L.P., a global financial services, software, and media company. As of 2023, Bloomberg’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $96 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals worldwide.

Miriam Adelson

MIRIAM ADELSON

Miriam Adelson, born in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1945, is a prominent Israeli-American physician, philanthropist, and businesswoman, best known for her extensive contributions to medicine and her influence in the gaming industry. Her career and charitable work are distinguished by her dedication to medical research and her support for Jewish and Israeli causes. With an estimated net worth of $36 billion as of 2023, Adelson is one of the wealthiest women in the world, primarily due to her majority ownership in Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Mukesh Ambani

MUKESH AMBANI

Mukesh Ambani, born April 19, 1957, is an Indian billionaire business magnate and the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai. His net worth, as of 2023, is estimated to be around $93 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals globally. Ambani’s career reflects a transformation of Reliance from a textiles and petrochemicals business into a major player in energy, telecommunications, and retail, turning it into one of India’s largest companies by market capitalization.

Rob Walton

ROB WALTON

Samuel Robson “Rob” Walton, born on October 28, 1944, is the eldest son of Walmart’s founder, Sam Walton, and Helen Walton. Known for his contributions to Walmart’s growth and success, Rob Walton played a significant role in establishing the company as a global retail leader. Today, he is recognized not only as a prominent American businessman but also as one of the wealthiest individuals globally, with an estimated net worth of around $60 billion.

Robin Zeng

ROBIN ZENG

Robin Zeng Yuqun, born in 1968 in Fujian, China, is the founder and chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing. Zeng’s journey from an engineering background to becoming one of the most influential figures in renewable energy is a story of strategic foresight and relentless innovation.

Sergey Brin

SERGEY BRIN

Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, was born on August 21, 1973, in Moscow, Russia, and emigrated to the United States at age six with his family to escape anti-Semitic discrimination in the Soviet Union. His family, deeply rooted in academia, included his father, Michael, a mathematician, and his mother, Eugenia, a researcher at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.

Shiv Nadar

SHIV NADAR

Shiv Nadar, a pioneering figure in India’s technology sector, is the founder of HCL Technologies, one of the country’s largest and most successful IT services firms. Born on July 14, 1945, in the small town of Moolaipozhi in Tamil Nadu, India, Nadar came from a modest background and displayed an early interest in technology and innovation.

Stefan Quandt

STEFAN QUANDT

Stefan Quandt is a German industrialist and major stakeholder in BMW AG, known for his significant role in the family’s business legacy within the automotive industry. Born on May 9, 1966, in Bad Homburg, Germany, he is the son of Herbert Quandt and Johanna Quandt, both prominent figures in the German business landscape. The Quandt family legacy has played a major role in shaping BMW, and Stefan inherited this connection along with a deep commitment to preserving BMW’s success and innovation.

Steve Ballmer

STEVE BALLMER

Steve Ballmer, born on March 24, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, is a distinguished American businessman celebrated for his impactful leadership at Microsoft Corporation, where he served as CEO from 2000 to 2014. Known for his energetic and charismatic style, Ballmer has become one of the most prominent figures in the technology sector, amassing a net worth of over $90 billion, which positions him among the wealthiest individuals in the world.

Steve Cohen

STEVE COHEN

Steve Cohen, born on June 11, 1956, in Great Neck, New York, is a prominent American billionaire, hedge fund manager, and philanthropist, known for his significant impact on the finance industry and his ownership of the New York Mets. Cohen graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1978 with a degree in economics, laying the foundation for a successful career in investment.

Susanne Klatten

SUSANNE KLATTEN

Susanne Klatten, born on April 28, 1962, in Frankfurt, Germany, is a prominent businesswoman and billionaire, recognized as one of the wealthiest women in the world. As the daughter of industrialist Herbert Quandt, Klatten inherited significant stakes in several major companies, most notably BMW, where her family’s legacy is deeply rooted.

Thomas F. Frist Jr.

THOMAS F. FRIST JR.

Thomas F. Frist Jr. is an influential figure in the American healthcare industry, known primarily as a co-founder of HCA Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States. Born on May 30, 1938, in Nashville, Tennessee, he was raised in a family deeply connected to the medical field—his father was a physician, and his mother was a nurse. This background sparked Frist’s interest in medicine and healthcare from an early age.

Vagit Alekperov

VAGIT ALEKPEROV

Vagit Alekperov is a prominent Azerbaijani-Russian businessman and one of the leading figures in the global oil and gas industry. Born on September 23, 1950, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Alekperov’s early life was shaped by the region’s rich energy resources, which would later inform his career trajectory. He graduated from the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industrial University in 1974, obtaining a degree in petroleum engineering.

Vladimir Lisin

VLADIMIR LISIN

Vladimir Lisin is a prominent Russian businessman, known for his significant contributions to the steel and coal industries. Born on May 9, 1966, in the city of Tula, Russia, Lisin has built a reputation as one of the wealthiest individuals in the country, with an estimated net worth of around $26 billion as of 2024.

Warren Buffett

WARREN BUFFETT

Warren Buffett, often referred to as the “Oracle of Omaha,” is one of the most renowned investors and philanthropists in the world. Born on August 30, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett displayed an early interest in business and investing. At the young age of 11, he made his first investment, purchasing three shares of Cities Service Preferred for $38 per share, an experience that sparked a lifelong passion for the stock market.