As of January 1, 2024, Forbes reports that the combined net worth of the world’s 10 wealthiest individuals has surged by $30 billion in just one month, reaching a staggering total of almost $1.47 trillion.
- Elon Musk
- Net Worth: $251 billion
- Description: Elon Musk retains his title as the world’s wealthiest individual, serving as the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter). Musk strategically utilizes his stock and options, including using some as collateral for loans.
- Bernard Arnault
- Net Worth: (Not Provided)
- Description: Bernard Arnault, CEO and chairman of LVMH, heads the largest luxury goods company globally, with a portfolio of around 70 fashion and cosmetics brands, including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Sephora.
- Jeff Bezos
- Net Worth: (Not Provided)
- Description: Founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos stepped down as CEO in 2021 and continues as chairman. He is also associated with Blue Origin, a private space exploration company.
- Larry Ellison
- Net Worth: $135.3 billion
- Description: Co-founder of Oracle, Larry Ellison now serves as chairman and Chief Technology Officer. Oracle has made significant acquisitions, including Sun Microsystems in 2010 for $7.4 billion.
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Net Worth: (Not Provided)
- Description: Co-founder of Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), Mark Zuckerberg oversees the largest social network globally with approximately 3.88 billion monthly users, including Instagram and WhatsApp.
- Bill Gates
- Net Worth: (Not Provided)
- Description: Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, held the title of the world’s richest person from 1995 to 2017. His focus on philanthropy, including a $20 billion gift in July 2022, has contributed to his substantial contributions to the Gates Foundation.
- Warren Buffett
- Net Worth: (Not Provided)
- Description: Known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” Buffett heads Berkshire Hathaway, an investing conglomerate with a diverse portfolio of companies like Geico, Duracell, and Dairy Queen.
- Larry Page
- Net Worth: (Not Provided)
- Description: Co-founder of Google, Larry Page served as CEO from 2001 to 2011 and then again from 2015 to the present. He also holds a position as a board member of Alphabet, Google’s parent company.
- Sergey Brin
- Net Worth: (Not Provided)
- Description: Co-founder of Google along with Larry Page, Sergey Brin resigned as president of Alphabet in 2019 but remains a major shareholder and board member.
- Steve Ballmer
- Net Worth: (Not Provided)
- Description: A former classmate of Bill Gates at Harvard, Ballmer joined Microsoft in 1980, serving as CEO from 2000 to 2014. After leaving Microsoft, he acquired the Los Angeles Clippers NBA team for a record $2 billion.
The list showcases the dynamic changes in the fortunes of these individuals, with Elon Musk leading the pack and Mark Zuckerberg making significant strides in the rankings.