Top 100 Richest People 2024¶
"Unveiling the powerhouses of global wealth."
The panorama of wealth in 2024 presents an intriguing tapestry of ambition, innovation, and strategic acumen. This detailed examination into the industries that shape the global economic landscape not only highlights the sectors at the pinnacle of financial success but also commemorates the individuals who have mastered the art of wealth creation.
Topics¶
Overview¶
- Title: "Top 100 Richest People 2024: Mapping the Wealth of Innovators"
- Subtitle: "Mapping the Wealth of Innovators"
- Tagline: "Unveiling the powerhouses of global wealth."
- Description: "An in-depth look into the industries dominating the wealth charts and the magnates leading them."
- Keywords: Fashion & Retail, Automotive, Technology, Finance & Investments, Diversified, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Metals & Mining, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate, Gambling & Casinos, Construction & Engineering.
Cheat¶
# Top 100 Richest People 2024
- Mapping the Wealth of Innovators
- Unveiling the powerhouses of global wealth.
- An in-depth look into the industries dominating the wealth charts and the magnates leading them.
- 5 Topics
## Topics
- Fashion & Retail: Bernard Arnault & family, Amancio Ortega, Jim Walton & family...
- Technology: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg...
- Finance & Investments: Warren Buffett, Michael Bloomberg, Ken Griffin...
- Diversified: Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Charles Koch & family...
- Food & Beverage: Zhong Shanshan, Giovanni Ferrero, Mark Mateschitz...
Technology¶
"Driving the future through innovation and connectivity."
Elon Musk stands at $195 billion, with Jeff Bezos close behind at $194 billion, and Mark Zuckerberg at $177 billion, showcasing the transformative power of technology from e-commerce to social media and beyond.
Top Billionaires in Technology:¶
- Elon Musk - $195 B: "The Revolutionary: Reimagining Transportation and Space."
- Jeff Bezos - $194 B: "The Titan of E-commerce: Building the Amazon Empire."
- Mark Zuckerberg - $177 B: "The Social Network Architect: Connecting Billions."
- Larry Ellison - $141 B: "The Software Sage: Pioneering the Database Revolution."
- Bill Gates - $128 B: "The Philanthropic Innovator: From Microsoft to Global Health."
- Steve Ballmer - $121 B: "The Dynamic Leader: Energizing Microsoft and Beyond."
- Larry Page - $114 B: "The Search Engine Visionary: Navigating the Web’s Infinite Possibilities."
- Sergey Brin - $110 B: "The Internet Explorer: Mapping the Digital Frontier."
- Michael Dell - $91 B: "The PC Pioneer: Personalizing Technology for the Masses."
- Jensen Huang - $77 B: "The GPU Guru: Powering Graphics and AI Innovations."
- Zhang Yiming - $43.4 B: "The Digital Disruptor: Entertaining the World with ByteDance."
- Colin Huang - $38.9 B: "E-commerce’s Quiet Giant: Revolutionizing Retail with Pinduoduo."
- Shiv Nadar - $36.9 B: "The Tech Philanthropist: Engineering a Brighter Future."
- MacKenzie Scott - $35.6 B: "The Benevolent Billionaire: Transforming Wealth into Social Good."
- Ma Huateng - $30.2 B: "The Internet Mogul: Weaving Tencent into the Fabric of Digital Life."
- Jack Ma - $24.5 B: "The E-commerce Sage: From English Teacher to Alibaba’s Architect."
Finance & Investments¶
"Crafting empires through strategic investments and financial foresight."
Warren Buffett, with $133 billion, Michael Bloomberg at $106 billion, and Ken Griffin with $36.4 billion, highlight the sector's capacity for wealth creation through savvy investments and financial services.
Top Billionaires in Finance & Investments¶
- Warren Buffett - $133 B
- Michael Bloomberg - $106 B
- Ken Griffin - $36.4 B
- Stephen Schwarzman - $38.8 B
- Jim Simons - $31.4 B
- David Tepper - $20.6 B
- Ray Dalio - (Not listed but historically significant in this sector)
- Carl Icahn - (Not listed but historically significant in this sector)
Fashion & Retail¶
"Fashioning fortunes from apparel to global marketplaces."
Bernard Arnault & family lead with $233 billion, with other notables including Amancio Ortega at $103 billion and Jim Walton & family at $78.4 billion. This sector, embodying both luxury and widespread retail, demonstrates the enduring appeal and economic power of fashion.
Top Billionaires in Fashion & Retail¶
- Bernard Arnault & family - $233 B: "The Emperor of Luxury: Redefining Elegance Across the Globe."
- Amancio Ortega - $103 B: "The Visionary of Fast Fashion: Dressing the World, One Zara at a Time."
- Jim Walton & family - $78.4 B: "Retail Royalty: Keeping the Walton Legacy Alive and Thriving."
- Rob Walton & family - $77.4 B: "The Steward of a Retail Dynasty: Forging Forward with Walmart’s Legacy."
- Alice Walton - $72.3 B: "The Patron of Art and Retail: Blending Commerce with Culture."
- Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family - $99.5 B: "Beauty’s Billionaire: Crafting the Aesthetics of a Generation."
- Dieter Schwarz - $38 B: "The Discreet Tycoon: Retailing with a Difference."
- Tadashi Yanai & family - $42.8 B: "Fashion’s Innovator: Weaving Success with Uniqlo."
- Phil Knight & family - $40.9 B: "The Sneaker Mogul: Running the World with Nike."
- John Menard, Jr. - $25.2 B: "The Home Improvement Pioneer: Building Wealth, One Store at a Time."
- Alain Wertheimer - $36.8 B: "Coco’s Legacy: Steering Chanel to New Heights."
- Gerard Wertheimer - $36.8 B: "The Guardian of Glamour: Chanel’s Quiet Powerhouse."
Diversified¶
"Mastering wealth across multiple industries."
Mukesh Ambani at $116 billion, Gautam Adani with $84 billion, and Charles Koch & family at $58.5 billion, exemplify the benefits of spreading investments across various sectors.
Top Billionaires in Diversified¶
- Mukesh Ambani - $116 B: "The Industrial Titan: Fueling India’s Rise on the Global Stage."
- Gautam Adani - $84 B: "The Port Baron: Docking Success Across Industries."
- Charles Koch & family - $58.5 B: "The Conglomerate Curator: Crafting a Diverse Empire."
- Julia Koch & family - $64.3 B: "The Heiress of Innovation: Carrying Forward the Koch Legacy."
- Li Ka-shing - $37.3 B: "The Super Connector: Building Bridges in Business and Philanthropy."
Food & Beverage¶
"Nourishing the world, cultivating wealth."
Zhong Shanshan leads with $62.3 billion, followed by Giovanni Ferrero at $43.8 billion, and Mark Mateschitz with $39.6 billion, underscoring the global importance and profitability of food and beverages "Satisfying global appetites and forging food empires."
Top Billionaires in Food & Beverage:¶
- Zhong Shanshan - $62.3 B
- Giovanni Ferrero - $43.8 B
- Mark Mateschitz - $39.6 B
- Jacqueline Mars - $38.5 B
- John Mars - $38.5 B
- Emmanuel Besnier - $25.5 B
Top 100 List¶
| Rank | Name | Net Worth | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernard Arnault & family | $233 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 2 | Elon Musk | $195 B | Automotive |
| 3 | Jeff Bezos | $194 B | Technology |
| 4 | Mark Zuckerberg | $177 B | Technology |
| 5 | Larry Ellison | $141 B | Technology |
| 6 | Warren Buffett | $133 B | Finance & Investments |
| 7 | Bill Gates | $128 B | Technology |
| 8 | Steve Ballmer | $121 B | Technology |
| 9 | Mukesh Ambani | $116 B | Diversified |
| 10 | Larry Page | $114 B | Technology |
| 11 | Sergey Brin | $110 B | Technology |
| 12 | Michael Bloomberg | $106 B | Finance & Investments |
| 13 | Amancio Ortega | $103 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 14 | Carlos Slim Helu & family | $102 B | Telecom |
| 15 | Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & family | $99.5 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 16 | Michael Dell | $91 B | Technology |
| 17 | Gautam Adani | $84 B | Diversified |
| 18 | Jim Walton & family | $78.4 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 19 | Rob Walton & family | $77.4 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 20 | Jensen Huang | $77 B | Technology |
| 21 | Alice Walton | $72.3 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 22 | David Thomson & family | $67.8 B | Media & Entertainment |
| 23 | Julia Koch & family | $64.3 B | Diversified |
| 24 | Zhong Shanshan | $62.3 B | Food & Beverage |
| 25 | Charles Koch & family | $58.5 B | Diversified |
| 26 | Giovanni Ferrero | $43.8 B | Food & Beverage |
| 27 | Prajogo Pangestu | $43.4 B | Diversified |
| 27 | Zhang Yiming | $43.4 B | Technology |
| 29 | Tadashi Yanai & family | $42.8 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 30 | Phil Knight & family | $40.9 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 31 | Mark Mateschitz | $39.6 B | Food & Beverage |
| 32 | Klaus-Michael Kuehne | $39.2 B | Logistics |
| 33 | Colin Huang | $38.9 B | Technology |
| 34 | Stephen Schwarzman | $38.8 B | Finance & Investments |
| 35 | Jacqueline Mars | $38.5 B | Food & Beverage |
| 35 | John Mars | $38.5 B | Food & Beverage |
| 37 | Dieter Schwarz | $38 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 38 | Li Ka-shing | $37.3 B | Diversified |
| 39 | Shiv Nadar | $36.9 B | Technology |
| 40 | Alain Wertheimer | $36.8 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 40 | Gerard Wertheimer | $36.8 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 42 | Ken Griffin | $36.4 B | Finance & Investments |
| 43 | MacKenzie Scott | $35.6 B | Technology |
| 44 | Thomas Peterffy | $34 B | Finance & Investments |
| 45 | Reinhold Wuerth & family | $33.6 B | Manufacturing |
| 46 | William Ding | $33.5 B | Technology |
| 46 | Savitri Jindal & family | $33.5 B | Metals & Mining |
| 48 | Gianluigi Aponte | $33.1 B | Logistics |
| 48 | Rafaela Aponte-Diamant | $33.1 B | Logistics |
| 50 | Changpeng Zhao | $33 B | Finance & Investments |
| 51 | Masayoshi Son | $32.7 B | Finance & Investments |
| 52 | Len Blavatnik | $32.1 B | Diversified |
| 53 | Miriam Adelson & family | $32 B | Gambling & Casinos |
| 54 | François Pinault & family | $31.6 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 55 | Jim Simons | $31.4 B | Finance & Investments |
| 56 | Gina Rinehart | $30.8 B | Metals & Mining |
| 57 | Ma Huateng | $30.2 B | Technology |
| 58 | Abigail Johnson | $29 B | Finance & Investments |
| 59 | Vagit Alekperov | $28.6 B | Energy |
| 60 | Eduardo Saverin | $28 B | Technology |
| 60 | Lukas Walton | $28 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 62 | Germán Larrea Mota Velasco & family | $27.9 B | Metals & Mining |
| 63 | Lee Shau Kee | $27.7 B | Real Estate |
| 64 | Jeff Yass | $27.6 B | Finance & Investments |
| 65 | Andrea Pignataro | $27.5 B | Finance & Investments |
| 66 | Low Tuck Kwong | $27.4 B | Energy |
| 66 | Leonid Mikhelson & family | $27.4 B | Energy |
| 68 | Stefan Quandt | $27.3 B | Automotive |
| 69 | Dilip Shanghvi | $26.7 B | Healthcare |
| 70 | Vladimir Lisin | $26.6 B | Metals & Mining |
| 71 | R. Budi Hartono | $26.5 B | Finance & Investments |
| 71 | Susanne Klatten | $26.5 B | Automotive |
| 73 | Thomas Frist, Jr. & family | $26.2 B | Healthcare |
| 73 | Daniel Gilbert | $26.2 B | Finance & Investments |
| 75 | Iris Fontbona & family | $25.7 B | Metals & Mining |
| 76 | Emmanuel Besnier | $25.5 B | Food & Beverage |
| 76 | Michael Hartono | $25.5 B | Manufacturing |
| 76 | Alexey Mordashov & family | $25.5 B | Metals & Mining |
| 79 | John Menard, Jr. | $25.2 B | Fashion & Retail |
| 80 | He Xiangjian & family | $25.1 B | Manufacturing |
| 81 | Jack Ma | $24.5 B | Technology |
| 81 | Elaine Marshall & family | $24.5 B | Diversified |
| 83 | Autry Stephens | $24.3 B | Energy |
| 84 | Eyal Ofer | $24 B | Diversified |
| 85 | Vladimir Potanin | $23.7 B | Metals & Mining |
| 86 | Gennady Timchenko | $23.4 B | Energy |
| 87 | Takemitsu Takizaki | $23.1 B | Manufacturing |
| 88 | Vinod Adani | $23 B | Diversified |
| 89 | Robin Zeng | $22.9 B | Automotive |
| 90 | Cyrus Poonawalla | $21.3 B | Healthcare |
| 91 | Andrey Melnichenko & family | $21.1 B | Metals & Mining |
| 92 | Diane Hendricks | $20.9 B | Construction & Engineering |
| 92 | Kushal Pal Singh | $20.9 B | Real Estate |
| 94 | Vicky Safra & family | $20.6 B | Finance & Investments |
| 94 | Eric Schmidt | $20.6 B | Technology |
| 94 | David Tepper | $20.6 B | Finance & Investments |
| 97 | Steve Cohen | $19.8 B | Finance & Investments |
| 98 | Kumar Birla | $19.7 B | Diversified |
| 99 | Rick Cohen & family | $19.6 B | Technology |
| 100 | Rupert Murdoch & family | $19.5 B | Media & Entertainment |