Forbes' List of 10 Richest People in the World in January 2024
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20 January 2024 14:00 WIB
4. Larry Ellison
Larry Ellison is the tycoon behind the software company Oracle. He served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Oracle and then ventured into investments, including a substantial stake in Tesla, where he served on the board of directors from 2018 to 2022. His total wealth was recorded at $134.9 billion, a decrease of $347 million, or 0.26 percent.
5. Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has become the world’s fifth richest person, surpassing Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. He started the social media platform in 2004 at the age of 19. He also owns Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads under Meta Platforms.
Unlike other global entrepreneurs who experienced a decline in their assets early this year, Mark Zuckerberg recorded a surplus of about 0.24 percent or US$316 million, making his total net worth US$130.2 billion.
6. Bill Gates
Bill Gates, the founder and former CEO of Microsoft, has been among the world's top richest people for 25 years, from 1995 to 2017, with brief exceptions in 2008 and from 2010 to 2013. He also has many investments in various companies. His fortune as of January 18, 2024, was US$120 billion.
7. Warren Buffett
Known as the 'Oracle of Omaha', Warren Buffett is among the greatest investors in history. He runs Berkshire Hathaway, an investment conglomerate with a diverse portfolio, consisting of numerous companies, including insurance provider Geico and battery manufacturer Duracell. His net worth amounted to US$119.2 billion.
8. Larry Page
Larry Page co-founded Google in 1998 and served as CEO from 2011-2015. At present, he is a member of the board of directors of Alphabet, Google's parent company. His total wealth was around US$118.7 billion.
9. Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer was Bill Gates’ classmate at Harvard University. He was also the CEO of Microsoft in 2000-2014. Apart from that, he made investments in various fields including the NBA and the Los Angeles Clippers basketball clubs. Steve Ballmer's net worth reached US$115.4 billion.
10. Sergey Brin
Sergey Brin ranks tenth in the Forbes list of ten richest people in the world this January. He co-founded the popular search engine company Google with Larry Page. In December 2019, he stepped down as President of Alphabet, Google's parent company, but remains a controlling shareholder and a board member. His net worth hit US$113.8 billion.
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